How far is Bora Bora from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 4123 miles / 6636 kilometers / 3583 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Bora Bora Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Bora Bora
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Bora Bora. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4123.489 miles
- 6636.112 kilometers
- 3583.214 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- 4117.761 miles
- 6626.895 kilometers
- 3578.237 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 Bora Bora?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 8 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Bora Bora?
The time difference between Cairns and Bora Bora is 20 hours. Bora Bora is 20 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)
On average, flying from Cairns to Bora Bora generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Bora Bora
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB).
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 | Bora Bora Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bora Bora |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | BOB |
| ICAO Code: | NTTB |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W |