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How far is Shonai from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Shonai (Shonai Airport) is 3850 miles / 6197 kilometers / 3346 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Shonai Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Shonai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3850.432 miles
  • 6196.670 kilometers
  • 3345.934 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
  • 3867.699 miles
  • 6224.458 kilometers
  • 3360.939 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 Shonai?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Shonai Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Shonai Airport (SYO)

On average, flying from Cairns to Shonai generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 965 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Shonai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Shonai Airport (SYO).

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 Shonai Airport
City: Shonai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SYO
ICAO Code: RJSY
Coordinates: 38°48′43″N, 139°47′13″E