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How far is Kuala Terengganu from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kuala Terengganu (Sultan Mahmud Airport) is 3293 miles / 5299 kilometers / 2861 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Sultan Mahmud Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Kuala Terengganu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3292.795 miles
  • 5299.240 kilometers
  • 2861.361 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
  • 3293.566 miles
  • 5300.481 kilometers
  • 2862.031 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 Kuala Terengganu?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Kuala Terengganu generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Kuala Terengganu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG).

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 Sultan Mahmud Airport
City: Kuala Terengganu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: TGG
ICAO Code: WMKN
Coordinates: 5°22′57″N, 103°6′10″E