How far is Whangarei from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Whangarei (Whangarei Airport) is 2186 miles / 3518 kilometers / 1899 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Whangarei Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Whangarei
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Whangarei. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2185.682 miles
- 3517.514 kilometers
- 1899.305 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- 2185.936 miles
- 3517.923 kilometers
- 1899.526 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 Whangarei?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Whangarei Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Whangarei?
The time difference between Cairns and Whangarei is 3 hours. Whangarei is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whangarei Airport (WRE)
On average, flying from Cairns to Whangarei generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Whangarei
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whangarei Airport (WRE).
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 | Whangarei Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whangarei |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WRE |
| ICAO Code: | NZWR |
| Coordinates: | 35°46′5″S, 174°21′54″E |