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How far is Cairns from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1587 miles / 2555 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Cairns Airport

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1587
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2555
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1379
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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Cairns

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Island, Tasmania to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1587.431 miles
  • 2554.723 kilometers
  • 1379.440 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
  • 1592.564 miles
  • 2562.983 kilometers
  • 1383.900 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 King Island, Tasmania to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Cairns generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E
Destination Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E