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How far is Ballalae from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Ballalae (Balalae Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Balalae Airport

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966
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1555
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840
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Distance from Cairns to Ballalae

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.147 miles
  • 1554.863 kilometers
  • 839.559 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
  • 968.020 miles
  • 1557.877 kilometers
  • 841.186 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 Ballalae?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Balalae Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Balalae Airport (BAS)

On average, flying from Cairns to Ballalae generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Ballalae

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Balalae Airport (BAS).

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
Destination Balalae Airport
City: Ballalae
Country: Solomon Islands Flag of Solomon Islands
IATA Code: BAS
ICAO Code: AGGE
Coordinates: 6°58′1″S, 155°52′58″E