How far is Sibu from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 2654 miles / 4272 kilometers / 2306 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Sibu Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Sibu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Sibu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2654.248 miles
- 4271.597 kilometers
- 2306.478 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- 2655.352 miles
- 4273.375 kilometers
- 2307.438 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 Sibu?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sibu Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Sibu?
The time difference between Cairns and Sibu is 2 hours. Sibu is 2 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sibu Airport (SBW)
On average, flying from Cairns to Sibu generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 647 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Sibu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sibu Airport (SBW).
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 | Sibu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sibu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SBW |
| ICAO Code: | WBGS |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E |