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How far is Laut Island from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Laut Island (Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport) is 2216 miles / 3566 kilometers / 1926 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport

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2216
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3566
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1926
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Distance from Cairns to Laut Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2215.937 miles
  • 3566.206 kilometers
  • 1925.597 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
  • 2215.767 miles
  • 3565.932 kilometers
  • 1925.449 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 Laut Island?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU)

On average, flying from Cairns to Laut Island generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Laut Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU).

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 Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport
City: Laut Island
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KBU
ICAO Code: WAOK
Coordinates: 3°17′40″S, 116°9′54″E