How far is Decatur, IL, from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 8825 miles / 14202 kilometers / 7669 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Decatur Airport
Search flights
Distance from Cairns to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8824.907 miles
- 14202.311 kilometers
- 7668.634 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- 8823.082 miles
- 14199.373 kilometers
- 7667.048 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Decatur Airport is 17 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Decatur?
The time difference between Cairns and Decatur is 16 hours. Decatur is 16 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Cairns to Decatur generates about 1 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 121 kilograms equals 2 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |