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How far is Kamloops from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) is 7275 miles / 11708 kilometers / 6322 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Kamloops Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Kamloops

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7275.197 miles
  • 11708.295 kilometers
  • 6321.974 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
  • 7279.983 miles
  • 11715.996 kilometers
  • 6326.132 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 Kamloops?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kamloops Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kamloops Airport (YKA)

On average, flying from Cairns to Kamloops generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Kamloops

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kamloops Airport (YKA).

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 Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″W