How far is Timaru from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Timaru (Richard Pearse Airport) is 2402 miles / 3866 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Richard Pearse Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Timaru
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Timaru. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2402.123 miles
- 3865.843 kilometers
- 2087.388 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- 2404.632 miles
- 3869.880 kilometers
- 2089.568 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 Timaru?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Richard Pearse Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Timaru?
The time difference between Cairns and Timaru is 3 hours. Timaru is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)
On average, flying from Cairns to Timaru generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Timaru
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Richard Pearse Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timaru |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | TIU |
| ICAO Code: | NZTU |
| Coordinates: | 44°18′10″S, 171°13′30″E |