How far is Cairns from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1131 miles / 1820 kilometers / 983 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Cairns (CNS) is 2118 miles / 3408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Woomera to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1131.167 miles
• 1820.437 kilometers
• 982.957 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

• 1134.027 miles
• 1825.040 kilometers
• 985.443 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 Woomera to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Cairns Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Woomera and Cairns?

The time difference between Woomera and Cairns is 30 minutes. Cairns is 30 minutes behind Woomera.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Woomera to Cairns generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin	RAAF Base Woomera
City:	Woomera
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	UMR
ICAO Code:	YPWR
Coordinates:	31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E

Destination	Cairns Airport
City:	Cairns
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	CNS
ICAO Code:	YBCS
Coordinates:	16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E