How far is Kuantan from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) is 3235 miles / 5206 kilometers / 2811 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Kuantan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Kuantan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3234.590 miles
- 5205.568 kilometers
- 2810.782 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- 3234.832 miles
- 5205.957 kilometers
- 2810.992 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 Kuantan?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Kuantan?
The time difference between Cairns and Kuantan is 2 hours. Kuantan is 2 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
On average, flying from Cairns to Kuantan generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Kuantan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuantan |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUA |
| ICAO Code: | WMKD |
| Coordinates: | 3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″E |