How far is Kuala Lumpur from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 3296 miles / 5304 kilometers / 2864 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3295.599 miles
- 5303.753 kilometers
- 2863.798 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- 3295.286 miles
- 5303.248 kilometers
- 2863.525 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 Kuala Lumpur?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Kuala Lumpur?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
On average, flying from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 815 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Kuala Lumpur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
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 | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |