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How far is Khovd from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Khovd (Khovd Airport) is 5572 miles / 8967 kilometers / 4842 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Khovd Airport

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4842
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Distance from Cairns to Khovd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5571.680 miles
  • 8966.750 kilometers
  • 4841.657 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
  • 5582.944 miles
  • 8984.877 kilometers
  • 4851.445 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 Khovd?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Khovd Airport is 11 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Khovd Airport (HVD)

On average, flying from Cairns to Khovd generates about 659 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 659 kilograms equals 1 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Khovd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Khovd Airport (HVD).

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 Khovd Airport
City: Khovd
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: HVD
ICAO Code: ZMKD
Coordinates: 47°57′14″N, 91°37′41″E