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How far is Dawson Creek from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 7329 miles / 11795 kilometers / 6369 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7328.826 miles
  • 11794.602 kilometers
  • 6368.576 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
  • 7334.579 miles
  • 11803.861 kilometers
  • 6373.575 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 14 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Cairns to Dawson Creek generates about 901 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 901 kilograms equals 1 987 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W