How far is Elcho Island from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 760 miles / 1223 kilometers / 660 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1969 miles / 3169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 42 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 759.631 miles
- 1222.507 kilometers
- 660.101 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- 759.554 miles
- 1222.384 kilometers
- 660.035 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Cairns to Elcho Island generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
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 | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |