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How far is Beijing from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 4334 miles / 6975 kilometers / 3766 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4333.900 miles
  • 6974.736 kilometers
  • 3766.056 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
  • 4348.459 miles
  • 6998.166 kilometers
  • 3778.707 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Cairns to Beijing generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 099 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E