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How far is Lakeba from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Lakeba (Lakeba Airport) is 2335 miles / 3759 kilometers / 2029 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Lakeba Airport

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2335
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3759
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2029
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Distance from Cairns to Lakeba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2335.500 miles
  • 3758.623 kilometers
  • 2029.494 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
  • 2332.202 miles
  • 3753.316 kilometers
  • 2026.628 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 Lakeba?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Lakeba Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lakeba Airport (LKB)

On average, flying from Cairns to Lakeba generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Lakeba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lakeba Airport (LKB).

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 Lakeba Airport
City: Lakeba
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: LKB
ICAO Code: NFNK
Coordinates: 18°11′57″S, 178°49′1″W