How far is Darwin from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Darwin (Darwin International Airport) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW) is 1724 miles / 2774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 48 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Darwin International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Darwin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Darwin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1041.777 miles
- 1676.578 kilometers
- 905.280 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- 1040.962 miles
- 1675.265 kilometers
- 904.571 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 Darwin?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Darwin?
The time difference between Cairns and Darwin is 30 minutes. Darwin is 30 minutes behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Darwin International Airport (DRW)
On average, flying from Cairns to Darwin generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairns to Darwin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Darwin International Airport (DRW).
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 | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
Airlines flying from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW)
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |