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How far is Cairns from Cobar?

The distance between Cobar (Cobar Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1008 miles / 1623 kilometers / 876 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cobar (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS) is 1249 miles / 2010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 4 minutes.

Cobar Airport – Cairns Airport

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1008
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1623
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876
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Distance from Cobar to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1008.482 miles
  • 1622.994 kilometers
  • 876.347 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
  • 1012.394 miles
  • 1629.291 kilometers
  • 879.747 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 Cobar to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Cobar Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cobar Airport (CAZ) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Cobar to Cairns generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cobar to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cobar Airport (CAZ) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Cobar Airport
City: Cobar
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CAZ
ICAO Code: YCBA
Coordinates: 31°32′17″S, 145°47′38″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