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How far is Tokunoshima from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Tokunoshima (Tokunoshima Airport) is 3276 miles / 5272 kilometers / 2847 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Tokunoshima Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Tokunoshima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3275.930 miles
  • 5272.099 kilometers
  • 2846.706 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
  • 3289.954 miles
  • 5294.668 kilometers
  • 2858.892 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 Tokunoshima?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Tokunoshima Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tokunoshima Airport (TKN)

On average, flying from Cairns to Tokunoshima generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Tokunoshima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tokunoshima Airport (TKN).

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 Tokunoshima Airport
City: Tokunoshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: TKN
ICAO Code: RJKN
Coordinates: 27°50′11″N, 128°52′51″E