How far is Westport from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Westport (Westport Airport) is 2297 miles / 3696 kilometers / 1996 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Westport Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Westport
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Westport. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2296.838 miles
- 3696.403 kilometers
- 1995.898 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- 2298.856 miles
- 3699.649 kilometers
- 1997.651 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 Westport?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Westport Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Westport?
The time difference between Cairns and Westport is 3 hours. Westport is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Westport Airport (WSZ)
On average, flying from Cairns to Westport generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Westport
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Westport Airport (WSZ).
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 | Westport Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westport |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WSZ |
| ICAO Code: | NZWS |
| Coordinates: | 41°44′17″S, 171°34′51″E |