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How far is Miri from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Miri (Miri Airport) is 2615 miles / 4208 kilometers / 2272 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Miri Airport

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2615
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4208
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2272
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Distance from Cairns to Miri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2614.835 miles
  • 4208.169 kilometers
  • 2272.229 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
  • 2617.068 miles
  • 4211.762 kilometers
  • 2274.170 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 Miri?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Miri Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Miri Airport (MYY)

On average, flying from Cairns to Miri generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Miri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Miri Airport (MYY).

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 Miri Airport
City: Miri
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: MYY
ICAO Code: WBGR
Coordinates: 4°19′19″N, 113°59′13″E