How far is Pensacola, FL, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 8994 miles / 14475 kilometers / 7816 nautical miles.

Distance from Cairns to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8994.178 miles
• 14474.726 kilometers
• 7815.727 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

• 8989.953 miles
• 14467.927 kilometers
• 7812.056 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 17 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Pensacola?

The time difference between Cairns and Pensacola is 16 hours. Pensacola is 16 hours behind Cairns.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Cairns to Pensacola generates about 1 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 146 kilograms equals 2 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Pensacola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).

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	Pensacola International Airport
City:	Pensacola, FL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PNS
ICAO Code:	KPNS
Coordinates:	30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W