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How far is Gwangju from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 3787 miles / 6095 kilometers / 3291 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Gwangju Airport

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3787
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6095
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3291
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Distance from Cairns to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3787.054 miles
  • 6094.673 kilometers
  • 3290.860 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
  • 3802.464 miles
  • 6119.472 kilometers
  • 3304.251 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Gwangju Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Cairns to Gwangju generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E