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How far is Wekweètì from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) is 7564 miles / 12174 kilometers / 6573 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Wekweètì Airport

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12174
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Distance from Cairns to Wekweètì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7564.369 miles
  • 12173.673 kilometers
  • 6573.257 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
  • 7570.893 miles
  • 12184.171 kilometers
  • 6578.926 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 Wekweètì?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Wekweètì Airport is 14 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ)

On average, flying from Cairns to Wekweètì generates about 935 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 935 kilograms equals 2 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Wekweètì

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ).

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 Wekweètì Airport
City: Wekweètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFJ
ICAO Code: CYWE
Coordinates: 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″W