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How far is Wiluna from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Wiluna (Wiluna Airport) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers / 1537 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Wiluna (WUN) is 3377 miles / 5434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 6 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Wiluna Airport

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1768
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2846
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1537
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Distance from Cairns to Wiluna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1768.303 miles
  • 2845.808 kilometers
  • 1536.613 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
  • 1766.983 miles
  • 2843.684 kilometers
  • 1535.466 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 Wiluna?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Wiluna Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wiluna Airport (WUN)

On average, flying from Cairns to Wiluna generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairns to Wiluna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wiluna Airport (WUN).

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 Wiluna Airport
City: Wiluna
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WUN
ICAO Code: YWLU
Coordinates: 26°37′45″S, 120°13′15″E