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How far is Pangkor Island from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Pangkor Island (Pangkor Airport) is 3413 miles / 5492 kilometers / 2966 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Pangkor Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Pangkor Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3412.653 miles
  • 5492.132 kilometers
  • 2965.514 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
  • 3412.653 miles
  • 5492.133 kilometers
  • 2965.515 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 Pangkor Island?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Pangkor Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Pangkor Airport (PKG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Pangkor Island generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Pangkor Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Pangkor Airport (PKG).

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 Pangkor Airport
City: Pangkor Island
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PKG
ICAO Code: WMPA
Coordinates: 4°14′40″N, 100°33′10″E