How far is Adelaide from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Adelaide (Adelaide Airport) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL) is 1850 miles / 2977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 17 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Adelaide Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Adelaide
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Adelaide. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1320.989 miles
- 2125.926 kilometers
- 1147.908 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- 1324.977 miles
- 2132.345 kilometers
- 1151.374 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 Cairns to Adelaide?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Adelaide?
The time difference between Cairns and Adelaide is 30 minutes. Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Adelaide Airport (ADL)
On average, flying from Cairns to Adelaide generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairns to Adelaide
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Adelaide Airport (ADL).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Adelaide Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Adelaide |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ADL |
| ICAO Code: | YPAD |
| Coordinates: | 34°56′41″S, 138°31′51″E |
Airlines flying from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL)
| Jetstar Airways |