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How far is Brisbane from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) is 862 miles / 1388 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) is 1059 miles / 1705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 42 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Brisbane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 862.294 miles
  • 1387.728 kilometers
  • 749.313 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
  • 864.404 miles
  • 1391.124 kilometers
  • 751.147 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 Brisbane?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Brisbane?

There is no time difference between Cairns and Brisbane.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Brisbane Airport (BNE)

On average, flying from Cairns to Brisbane generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 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 Brisbane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Brisbane Airport (BNE).

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 Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E