How far is Cairns from Gold Coast?
The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers / 800 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) is 1125 miles / 1811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 51 minutes.
Gold Coast Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Gold Coast to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gold Coast to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 920.053 miles
- 1480.681 kilometers
- 799.504 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- 922.318 miles
- 1484.327 kilometers
- 801.472 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 Gold Coast to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Cairns?
The time difference between Gold Coast and Cairns is 1 hour. Cairns is 1 hour behind Gold Coast.
Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Gold Coast to Cairns generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gold Coast to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Gold Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gold Coast |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | OOL |
| ICAO Code: | YBCG |
| Coordinates: | 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
Airlines flying from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)
| Jetstar Airways |