How far is Cairns from Port Lincoln?
The distance between Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1364 miles / 2196 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.
Port Lincoln Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Port Lincoln to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Lincoln to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1364.439 miles
- 2195.852 kilometers
- 1185.665 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- 1367.952 miles
- 2201.506 kilometers
- 1188.718 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 Port Lincoln to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Port Lincoln Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Port Lincoln and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Port Lincoln to Cairns generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Port Lincoln to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Port Lincoln Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Lincoln |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PLO |
| ICAO Code: | YPLC |
| Coordinates: | 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |