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How far is Friday Harbor, WA, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor Airport) is 7137 miles / 11486 kilometers / 6202 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Friday Harbor Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Friday Harbor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7136.985 miles
  • 11485.864 kilometers
  • 6201.870 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
  • 7141.722 miles
  • 11493.487 kilometers
  • 6205.987 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 Friday Harbor?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Friday Harbor Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD)

On average, flying from Cairns to Friday Harbor generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Friday Harbor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD).

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 Friday Harbor Airport
City: Friday Harbor, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FRD
ICAO Code: KFHR
Coordinates: 48°31′19″N, 123°1′26″W