How far is Cairns from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Cairns (CNS) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 53 minutes.
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Distance from Richmond to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.295 miles
- 505.809 kilometers
- 273.115 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- 315.157 miles
- 507.196 kilometers
- 273.864 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 Richmond to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Cairns Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Cairns generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |