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How far is Powell River from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 7088 miles / 11407 kilometers / 6159 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7088.110 miles
  • 11407.207 kilometers
  • 6159.399 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
  • 7093.357 miles
  • 11415.652 kilometers
  • 6163.959 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 Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Powell River Airport is 13 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Cairns to Powell River generates about 867 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 867 kilograms equals 1 912 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Powell River

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

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 Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W