How far is Gold Coast from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers / 800 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast (OOL) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 55 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Gold Coast Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Gold Coast
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Gold Coast. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 920.053 miles
- 1480.681 kilometers
- 799.504 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- 922.318 miles
- 1484.327 kilometers
- 801.472 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 Gold Coast?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Gold Coast?
The time difference between Cairns and Gold Coast is 1 hour. Gold Coast is 1 hour ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
On average, flying from Cairns to Gold Coast generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairns to Gold Coast
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
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 | Gold Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gold Coast |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | OOL |
| ICAO Code: | YBCG |
| Coordinates: | 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E |
Airlines flying from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast (OOL)
| Jetstar Airways |