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How far is Calgary from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 7557 miles / 12162 kilometers / 6567 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7557.298 miles
  • 12162.292 kilometers
  • 6567.112 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
  • 7561.211 miles
  • 12168.590 kilometers
  • 6570.513 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Calgary International Airport is 14 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Cairns to Calgary generates about 934 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 934 kilograms equals 2 060 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Calgary

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W