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How far is Cairns from Albany?

The distance between Albany (Albany Airport (Western Australia)) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 2125 miles / 3421 kilometers / 1847 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS) is 3225 miles / 5190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 48 minutes.

Albany Airport (Western Australia) – Cairns Airport

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2125
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3421
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1847
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Distance from Albany to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2125.421 miles
  • 3420.533 kilometers
  • 1846.940 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
  • 2125.606 miles
  • 3420.832 kilometers
  • 1847.101 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 Albany to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Albany Airport (Western Australia) to Cairns Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany Airport (Western Australia) (ALH) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Albany to Cairns generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany Airport (Western Australia) (ALH) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Albany Airport (Western Australia)
City: Albany
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ALH
ICAO Code: YABA
Coordinates: 34°56′35″S, 117°48′32″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