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How far is Kona, HI, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4687 miles / 7543 kilometers / 4073 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4687.122 miles
  • 7543.192 kilometers
  • 4072.998 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
  • 4690.169 miles
  • 7548.095 kilometers
  • 4075.645 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kona International Airport is 9 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Cairns to Kona generates about 543 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 543 kilograms equals 1 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Kona

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

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W