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How far is Busan from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 3747 miles / 6030 kilometers / 3256 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3746.895 miles
  • 6030.043 kilometers
  • 3255.962 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
  • 3762.615 miles
  • 6055.341 kilometers
  • 3269.623 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 Busan?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 7 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Cairns to Busan generates about 425 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 425 kilograms equals 937 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Busan

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

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 Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E