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How far is Cairns from Mount Hotham?

The distance between Mount Hotham (Mount Hotham Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1392 miles / 2240 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Hotham (MHU) to Cairns (CNS) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 56 minutes.

Mount Hotham Airport – Cairns Airport

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1392
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2240
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1209
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Distance from Mount Hotham to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.565 miles
  • 2239.506 kilometers
  • 1209.237 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
  • 1396.368 miles
  • 2247.236 kilometers
  • 1213.411 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 Mount Hotham to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Mount Hotham Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Mount Hotham to Cairns generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mount Hotham to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Mount Hotham Airport
City: Mount Hotham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MHU
ICAO Code: YHOT
Coordinates: 37°2′51″S, 147°20′2″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