How far is Dunedin from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Dunedin (Dunedin Airport) is 2447 miles / 3937 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Dunedin Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Dunedin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Dunedin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2446.540 miles
- 3937.324 kilometers
- 2125.985 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- 2449.453 miles
- 3942.012 kilometers
- 2128.516 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 Dunedin?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Dunedin Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Dunedin?
The time difference between Cairns and Dunedin is 3 hours. Dunedin is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Dunedin Airport (DUD)
On average, flying from Cairns to Dunedin generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Dunedin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Dunedin Airport (DUD).
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 | Dunedin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dunedin |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | DUD |
| ICAO Code: | NZDN |
| Coordinates: | 45°55′41″S, 170°11′52″E |