How far is Hilo, HI, from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 4744 miles / 7634 kilometers / 4122 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Hilo International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Hilo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Hilo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4743.852 miles
- 7634.490 kilometers
- 4122.295 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- 4746.717 miles
- 7639.101 kilometers
- 4124.785 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 Hilo?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Hilo International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Hilo?
The time difference between Cairns and Hilo is 20 hours. Hilo is 20 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)
On average, flying from Cairns to Hilo generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Hilo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).
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 | Hilo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hilo, HI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ITO |
| ICAO Code: | PHTO |
| Coordinates: | 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W |