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How far is Cairns from Wiluna?

The distance between Wiluna (Wiluna Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers / 1537 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wiluna (WUN) to Cairns (CNS) is 3376 miles / 5433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 14 minutes.

Wiluna Airport – Cairns Airport

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1768
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2846
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1537
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Distance from Wiluna to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1768.303 miles
  • 2845.808 kilometers
  • 1536.613 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
  • 1766.983 miles
  • 2843.684 kilometers
  • 1535.466 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 Wiluna to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Wiluna Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiluna Airport (WUN) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Wiluna to Cairns generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wiluna to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiluna Airport (WUN) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Wiluna Airport
City: Wiluna
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WUN
ICAO Code: YWLU
Coordinates: 26°37′45″S, 120°13′15″E
Destination Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E