How far is Horta from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Horta (Horta Airport) is 10904 miles / 17548 kilometers / 9475 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Horta Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Horta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Horta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10903.637 miles
- 17547.702 kilometers
- 9475.001 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- 10905.074 miles
- 17550.016 kilometers
- 9476.250 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 Horta?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Horta Airport is 21 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Horta?
The time difference between Cairns and Horta is 11 hours. Horta is 11 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Horta Airport (HOR)
On average, flying from Cairns to Horta generates about 1 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 446 kilograms equals 3 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Horta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Horta Airport (HOR).
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 | Horta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Horta |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | HOR |
| ICAO Code: | LPHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″W |