How far is Raiatea from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 4139 miles / 6661 kilometers / 3596 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Raiatea Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Raiatea
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Raiatea. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4138.697 miles
- 6660.587 kilometers
- 3596.429 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- 4132.930 miles
- 6651.306 kilometers
- 3591.418 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 Raiatea?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Raiatea Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Raiatea?
The time difference between Cairns and Raiatea is 20 hours. Raiatea is 20 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)
On average, flying from Cairns to Raiatea generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 044 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Raiatea
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Raiatea Airport (RFP).
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 | Raiatea Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raiatea |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | RFP |
| ICAO Code: | NTTR |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W |