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How far is Niigata from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 3796 miles / 6110 kilometers / 3299 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Niigata Airport

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3796
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3299
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Distance from Cairns to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3796.482 miles
  • 6109.845 kilometers
  • 3299.053 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
  • 3813.609 miles
  • 6137.409 kilometers
  • 3313.936 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 Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Niigata Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Cairns to Niigata generates about 431 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 431 kilograms equals 950 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

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 Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E