How far is Victoria River Downs from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Victoria River Downs (VCD) is 1510 miles / 2430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 17 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Victoria River Downs Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Victoria River Downs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Victoria River Downs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 978.132 miles
- 1574.150 kilometers
- 849.973 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- 976.777 miles
- 1571.971 kilometers
- 848.796 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 Victoria River Downs?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Victoria River Downs Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Victoria River Downs?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD)
On average, flying from Cairns to Victoria River Downs generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairns to Victoria River Downs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD).
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 | Victoria River Downs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Victoria River Downs |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | VCD |
| ICAO Code: | YVRD |
| Coordinates: | 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E |