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How far is Ngau from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Ngau (Gau Airport) is 2215 miles / 3564 kilometers / 1925 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Gau Airport

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1925
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Distance from Cairns to Ngau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2214.839 miles
  • 3564.438 kilometers
  • 1924.643 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
  • 2211.714 miles
  • 3559.409 kilometers
  • 1921.927 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 Ngau?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Gau Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gau Airport (NGI)

On average, flying from Cairns to Ngau generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Ngau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gau Airport (NGI).

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 Gau Airport
City: Ngau
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: NGI
ICAO Code: NFNG
Coordinates: 18°6′56″S, 179°20′23″E