How far is Wanaka from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 2354 miles / 3788 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.
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Distance from Cairns to Wanaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Wanaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2354.038 miles
- 3788.457 kilometers
- 2045.603 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- 2356.958 miles
- 3793.156 kilometers
- 2048.140 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 Wanaka?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Wanaka Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Wanaka?
The time difference between Cairns and Wanaka is 3 hours. Wanaka is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)
On average, flying from Cairns to Wanaka generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Wanaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).
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 | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |