How far is Fort Nelson from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 7264 miles / 11691 kilometers / 6313 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7264.428 miles
- 11690.963 kilometers
- 6312.615 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- 7271.091 miles
- 11701.687 kilometers
- 6318.405 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 14 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Cairns to Fort Nelson generates about 892 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 892 kilograms equals 1 967 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |