How far is Wanganui from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 2367 miles / 3810 kilometers / 2057 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Whanganui Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Wanganui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Wanganui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2367.144 miles
- 3809.549 kilometers
- 2056.992 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- 2368.180 miles
- 3811.216 kilometers
- 2057.892 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 Wanganui?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Whanganui Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Wanganui?
The time difference between Cairns and Wanganui is 3 hours. Wanganui is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)
On average, flying from Cairns to Wanganui generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Wanganui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).
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 | Whanganui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanganui |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WAG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWU |
| Coordinates: | 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E |