How far is Nelson from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 2344 miles / 3772 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2343.820 miles
- 3772.012 kilometers
- 2036.724 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- 2345.451 miles
- 3774.638 kilometers
- 2038.142 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Nelson?
The time difference between Cairns and Nelson is 3 hours. Nelson is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Cairns to Nelson generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |