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How far is Sapporo from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 4113 miles / 6619 kilometers / 3574 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Sapporo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Sapporo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4112.567 miles
  • 6618.534 kilometers
  • 3573.723 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4130.275 miles
  • 6647.033 kilometers
  • 3589.111 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to New Chitose Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Cairns to Sapporo generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
Destination New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E