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How far is Bathurst from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Bathurst (Bathurst Airport) is 1163 miles / 1872 kilometers / 1011 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Bathurst (BHS) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 55 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Bathurst Airport

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1872
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1011
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Distance from Cairns to Bathurst

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1163.023 miles
  • 1871.704 kilometers
  • 1010.639 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
  • 1167.104 miles
  • 1878.272 kilometers
  • 1014.186 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 Bathurst?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Bathurst Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Bathurst?

There is no time difference between Cairns and Bathurst.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bathurst Airport (BHS)

On average, flying from Cairns to Bathurst generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Bathurst

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bathurst Airport (BHS).

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 Bathurst Airport
City: Bathurst
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BHS
ICAO Code: YBTH
Coordinates: 33°24′33″S, 149°39′7″E