How far is Kelowna from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 7315 miles / 11773 kilometers / 6357 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7315.160 miles
- 11772.608 kilometers
- 6356.700 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- 7319.624 miles
- 11779.793 kilometers
- 6360.580 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 Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Kelowna?
The time difference between Cairns and Kelowna is 18 hours. Kelowna is 18 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Cairns to Kelowna generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |