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How far is Maota from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Maota (Maota Airport) is 2805 miles / 4514 kilometers / 2438 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Maota Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Maota

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2805.105 miles
  • 4514.379 kilometers
  • 2437.570 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
  • 2801.420 miles
  • 4508.449 kilometers
  • 2434.368 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 Maota?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Maota Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Maota Airport (MXS)

On average, flying from Cairns to Maota generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Maota

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Maota Airport (MXS).

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 Maota Airport
City: Maota
Country: Samoa Flag of Samoa
IATA Code: MXS
ICAO Code: NSMA
Coordinates: 13°44′32″S, 172°15′28″W