How far is Cairns from Victoria River Downs?
The distance between Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Victoria River Downs (VCD) to Cairns (CNS) is 1510 miles / 2430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 13 minutes.
Victoria River Downs Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Victoria River Downs to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Victoria River Downs to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 978.132 miles
- 1574.150 kilometers
- 849.973 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- 976.777 miles
- 1571.971 kilometers
- 848.796 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 Victoria River Downs to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Victoria River Downs Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Victoria River Downs and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Victoria River Downs to Cairns generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria River Downs to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Victoria River Downs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Victoria River Downs |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | VCD |
| ICAO Code: | YVRD |
| Coordinates: | 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |