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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 7873 miles / 12670 kilometers / 6841 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7872.758 miles
  • 12669.975 kilometers
  • 6841.239 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
  • 7874.252 miles
  • 12672.380 kilometers
  • 6842.538 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 15 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Cairns to Sheridan generates about 980 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 980 kilograms equals 2 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W