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How far is Whatì from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Whatì (Whatì Airport) is 7467 miles / 12017 kilometers / 6489 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Whatì Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Whatì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7466.988 miles
  • 12016.953 kilometers
  • 6488.635 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
  • 7473.697 miles
  • 12027.749 kilometers
  • 6494.465 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 Whatì?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Whatì Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whatì Airport (YLE)

On average, flying from Cairns to Whatì generates about 921 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 921 kilograms equals 2 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Whatì

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Whatì Airport (YLE).

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 Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″W