How far is Whakatane from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 2381 miles / 3832 kilometers / 2069 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2381.097 miles
- 3832.003 kilometers
- 2069.116 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- 2381.363 miles
- 3832.432 kilometers
- 2069.348 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Whakatane Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Whakatane?
The time difference between Cairns and Whakatane is 3 hours. Whakatane is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Cairns to Whakatane generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |