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How far is Edmonton from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 7582 miles / 12202 kilometers / 6589 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7582.082 miles
  • 12202.178 kilometers
  • 6588.649 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
  • 7586.403 miles
  • 12209.132 kilometers
  • 6592.404 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 14 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Edmonton generates about 938 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 938 kilograms equals 2 067 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Edmonton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

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 Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W