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How far is Dumai from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Dumai (Pinang Kampai Airport) is 3280 miles / 5278 kilometers / 2850 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Pinang Kampai Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Dumai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3279.562 miles
  • 5277.943 kilometers
  • 2849.861 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
  • 3278.854 miles
  • 5276.805 kilometers
  • 2849.247 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 Dumai?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Pinang Kampai Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Dumai generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Dumai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM).

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 Pinang Kampai Airport
City: Dumai
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: DUM
ICAO Code: WIBD
Coordinates: 1°36′33″N, 101°26′2″E