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How far is Waingapu from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Waingapu (Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport) is 1782 miles / 2868 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Waingapu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1782.203 miles
  • 2868.178 kilometers
  • 1548.692 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
  • 1780.773 miles
  • 2865.876 kilometers
  • 1547.449 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 Waingapu?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP)

On average, flying from Cairns to Waingapu generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Waingapu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP).

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 Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport
City: Waingapu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WGP
ICAO Code: WATU
Coordinates: 9°40′9″S, 120°18′7″E