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How far is Peace River from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Peace River (Peace River Airport) is 7437 miles / 11969 kilometers / 6463 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Peace River Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Peace River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7437.481 miles
  • 11969.466 kilometers
  • 6462.995 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
  • 7442.940 miles
  • 11978.250 kilometers
  • 6467.738 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 Peace River?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Peace River Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Peace River Airport (YPE)

On average, flying from Cairns to Peace River generates about 917 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 917 kilograms equals 2 022 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Peace River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Peace River Airport (YPE).

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 Peace River Airport
City: Peace River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPE
ICAO Code: CYPE
Coordinates: 56°13′36″N, 117°26′49″W