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How far is Cairns from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1741 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Cairns (CNS) is 3014 miles / 4851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 9 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Cairns Airport

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2801
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1512
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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.533 miles
  • 2801.117 kilometers
  • 1512.482 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
  • 1738.416 miles
  • 2797.709 kilometers
  • 1510.642 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Cairns generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″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