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How far is Hobart from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Hobart (Hobart International Airport) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 36 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Hobart International Airport

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1791
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2882
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1556
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Distance from Cairns to Hobart

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.584 miles
  • 2881.665 kilometers
  • 1555.975 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
  • 1795.970 miles
  • 2890.334 kilometers
  • 1560.656 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 Hobart?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Hobart International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hobart International Airport (HBA)

On average, flying from Cairns to Hobart generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 Hobart

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hobart International Airport (HBA).

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 Hobart International Airport
City: Hobart
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HBA
ICAO Code: YMHB
Coordinates: 42°50′9″S, 147°30′35″E