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How far is Van from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 7599 miles / 12229 kilometers / 6603 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7598.874 miles
  • 12229.202 kilometers
  • 6603.241 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
  • 7599.608 miles
  • 12230.384 kilometers
  • 6603.879 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 14 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Cairns to Van generates about 940 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 940 kilograms equals 2 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E