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How far is Dubai from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 6734 miles / 10838 kilometers / 5852 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6734.358 miles
  • 10837.898 kilometers
  • 5851.997 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
  • 6733.773 miles
  • 10836.958 kilometers
  • 5851.489 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 Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Dubai International Airport is 13 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Cairns to Dubai generates about 818 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 818 kilograms equals 1 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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 Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E