Distance between Cairns (CNS) and Ayers Rock (AYQ)
Flight distance from Cairns to Ayers Rock (Cairns Airport – Ayers Rock Airport) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers / 965 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 36 minutes.
Driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) is 1700 miles / 2736 kilometers and travel time by car is about 29 hours 41 minutes.
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Cairns - Ayers Rock
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How far is Ayers Rock from Cairns?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Cairns and Ayers Rock. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1110.996 miles
- 1787.974 kilometers
- 965.429 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1110.994 miles
- 1787.971 kilometers
- 965.427 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).
Airport information
| A | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| B | Ayers Rock Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ayers Rock |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | AYQ |
| ICAO Code: | YAYE |
| Coordinates: | 25°11′9″S, 130°58′33″E |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Cairns and Ayers Rock is 30 minutes. Ayers Rock is 30 minutes behind Cairns.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 157 kg (347 pounds).
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Cairns (CNS) → Ayers Rock (AYQ).
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