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How far is High Level from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and High Level (High Level Airport) is 7458 miles / 12002 kilometers / 6481 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – High Level Airport

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Distance from Cairns to High Level

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7457.777 miles
  • 12002.129 kilometers
  • 6480.631 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
  • 7463.658 miles
  • 12011.594 kilometers
  • 6485.742 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 High Level?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to High Level Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and High Level Airport (YOJ)

On average, flying from Cairns to High Level generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 028 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to High Level

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and High Level Airport (YOJ).

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 High Level Airport
City: High Level
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOJ
ICAO Code: CYOJ
Coordinates: 58°37′17″N, 117°9′54″W