How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 8324 miles / 13396 kilometers / 7233 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8323.826 miles
- 13395.899 kilometers
- 7233.207 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- 8324.842 miles
- 13397.535 kilometers
- 7234.090 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 16 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Cairns to Grand Forks generates about 1 046 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 046 kilograms equals 2 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |