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How far is Vanua Balavu from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Vanua Balavu (Vanuabalavu Airport) is 2330 miles / 3749 kilometers / 2024 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Vanuabalavu Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Vanua Balavu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2329.546 miles
  • 3749.041 kilometers
  • 2024.320 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
  • 2326.273 miles
  • 3743.774 kilometers
  • 2021.476 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 Vanua Balavu?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Vanuabalavu Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV)

On average, flying from Cairns to Vanua Balavu generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Vanua Balavu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV).

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 Vanuabalavu Airport
City: Vanua Balavu
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: VBV
ICAO Code: NFVB
Coordinates: 17°16′8″S, 178°58′33″W