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How far is Wagga Wagga from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Wagga Wagga (Wagga Wagga Airport) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers / 1097 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Wagga Wagga (WGA) is 1566 miles / 2521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 46 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Wagga Wagga Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Wagga Wagga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1262.866 miles
  • 2032.386 kilometers
  • 1097.401 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
  • 1267.388 miles
  • 2039.663 kilometers
  • 1101.330 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 Wagga Wagga?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Wagga Wagga Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)

On average, flying from Cairns to Wagga Wagga generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 363 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 Wagga Wagga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA).

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 Wagga Wagga Airport
City: Wagga Wagga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WGA
ICAO Code: YSWG
Coordinates: 35°9′55″S, 147°27′57″E