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How far is Osaka from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 3596 miles / 5787 kilometers / 3125 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Kansai International Airport

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3596
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5787
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3125
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Distance from Cairns to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3595.817 miles
  • 5786.906 kilometers
  • 3124.679 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
  • 3612.120 miles
  • 5813.143 kilometers
  • 3138.846 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kansai International Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from Cairns to Osaka generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Osaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).

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 Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E

Airlines flying from Cairns (CNS) to Osaka (KIX)

Japan Airlines
Jetstar Airways
Qantas