How far is Merimbula from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 1402 miles / 2256 kilometers / 1218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula (MIM) is 1714 miles / 2758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 0 minutes.

Distance from Cairns to Merimbula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1401.765 miles
• 2255.922 kilometers
• 1218.100 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

• 1406.411 miles
• 2263.400 kilometers
• 1222.138 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 Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Merimbula Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Merimbula?

The time difference between Cairns and Merimbula is 1 hour. Merimbula is 1 hour ahead of Cairns.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Merimbula generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairns to Merimbula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Merimbula Airport (MIM).

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	Merimbula Airport
City:	Merimbula
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MIM
ICAO Code:	YMER
Coordinates:	36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E