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How far is Nantes from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 9643 miles / 15518 kilometers / 8379 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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9643
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15518
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8379
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 45 min
CO2 emission
1 246 kg

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Distance from Cairns to Nantes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9642.678 miles
  • 15518.386 kilometers
  • 8379.258 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
  • 9641.869 miles
  • 15517.085 kilometers
  • 8378.555 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 Nantes?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 18 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from Cairns to Nantes generates about 1 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 246 kilograms equals 2 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W