How far is Apia from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Apia (Faleolo International Airport) is 2821 miles / 4539 kilometers / 2451 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Faleolo International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Apia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Apia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2820.607 miles
- 4539.327 kilometers
- 2451.041 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- 2816.892 miles
- 4533.348 kilometers
- 2447.812 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 Apia?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Faleolo International Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Apia?
The time difference between Cairns and Apia is 3 hours. Apia is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Faleolo International Airport (APW)
On average, flying from Cairns to Apia generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Apia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Faleolo International Airport (APW).
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 | Faleolo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Apia |
| Country: | Samoa  |
| IATA Code: | APW |
| ICAO Code: | NSFA |
| Coordinates: | 13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W |