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How far is Penticton from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) is 7301 miles / 11749 kilometers / 6344 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Penticton Regional Airport

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11749
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6344
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Distance from Cairns to Penticton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7300.801 miles
  • 11749.500 kilometers
  • 6344.222 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
  • 7305.196 miles
  • 11756.573 kilometers
  • 6348.042 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 Penticton?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Penticton Regional Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)

On average, flying from Cairns to Penticton generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Penticton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF).

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 Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″W