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How far is Glasgow, MT, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Valley County Airport) is 7887 miles / 12693 kilometers / 6854 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Glasgow Valley County Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7887.255 miles
  • 12693.306 kilometers
  • 6853.837 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
  • 7889.493 miles
  • 12696.908 kilometers
  • 6855.782 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 Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Glasgow Valley County Airport is 15 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Glasgow Valley County Airport (GGW)

On average, flying from Cairns to Glasgow generates about 982 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 982 kilograms equals 2 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Glasgow Valley County Airport (GGW).

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 Glasgow Valley County Airport
City: Glasgow, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GGW
ICAO Code: KGGW
Coordinates: 48°12′45″N, 106°36′53″W