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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 4717 miles / 7592 kilometers / 4099 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4717.349 miles
  • 7591.837 kilometers
  • 4099.264 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
  • 4720.414 miles
  • 7596.770 kilometers
  • 4101.928 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 9 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Cairns to Kamuela generates about 547 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 547 kilograms equals 1 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W