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How far is Sendai from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 3798 miles / 6112 kilometers / 3300 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Sendai Airport

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3798
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6112
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3300
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Distance from Cairns to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3797.605 miles
  • 6111.653 kilometers
  • 3300.029 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
  • 3814.840 miles
  • 6139.389 kilometers
  • 3315.005 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sendai Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Cairns to Sendai generates about 431 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 431 kilograms equals 951 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Sendai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E