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How far is Pago Pago from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Pago Pago (Pago Pago International Airport) is 2901 miles / 4668 kilometers / 2521 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Pago Pago International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Pago Pago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.688 miles
  • 4668.205 kilometers
  • 2520.629 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
  • 2896.812 miles
  • 4661.966 kilometers
  • 2517.260 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 Pago Pago?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Pago Pago International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Pago Pago International Airport (PPG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Pago Pago generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Pago Pago

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

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 Pago Pago International Airport
City: Pago Pago
Country: American Samoa Flag of American Samoa
IATA Code: PPG
ICAO Code: NSTU
Coordinates: 14°19′51″S, 170°42′36″W