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How far is Comox from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Comox (CFB Comox) is 7069 miles / 11377 kilometers / 6143 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – CFB Comox

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7069
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11377
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6143
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Distance from Cairns to Comox

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7069.457 miles
  • 11377.189 kilometers
  • 6143.191 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
  • 7074.742 miles
  • 11385.694 kilometers
  • 6147.783 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 Comox?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to CFB Comox is 13 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and CFB Comox (YQQ)

On average, flying from Cairns to Comox generates about 865 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 865 kilograms equals 1 906 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Comox

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and CFB Comox (YQQ).

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 CFB Comox
City: Comox
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQQ
ICAO Code: CYQQ
Coordinates: 49°42′38″N, 124°53′13″W