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How far is Lahaina, HI, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 4692 miles / 7551 kilometers / 4077 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Kapalua Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4692.089 miles
  • 7551.185 kilometers
  • 4077.314 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
  • 4695.648 miles
  • 7556.913 kilometers
  • 4080.407 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kapalua Airport is 9 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Lahaina generates about 544 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 544 kilograms equals 1 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Lahaina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kapalua Airport (JHM).

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 Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W