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How far is Sado from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 3809 miles / 6130 kilometers / 3310 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Sado Airport

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3809
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6130
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3310
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Distance from Cairns to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3809.093 miles
  • 6130.141 kilometers
  • 3310.011 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
  • 3826.193 miles
  • 6157.661 kilometers
  • 3324.871 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sado Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Cairns to Sado generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Sado

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sado Airport (SDS).

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E