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How far is Memphis, TN, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 8808 miles / 14175 kilometers / 7654 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Memphis International Airport

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8808
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14175
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7654
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Flight time duration
17 h 10 min
CO2 emission
1 118 kg

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Distance from Cairns to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8808.005 miles
  • 14175.109 kilometers
  • 7653.947 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
  • 8805.135 miles
  • 14170.491 kilometers
  • 7651.453 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Memphis International Airport is 17 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Memphis generates about 1 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 118 kilograms equals 2 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W