How far is Hughenden from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Hughenden (Hughenden Airport) is 288 miles / 464 kilometers / 250 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden (HGD) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 36 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Hughenden Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Hughenden
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Hughenden. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.215 miles
- 463.837 kilometers
- 250.452 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- 289.319 miles
- 465.614 kilometers
- 251.412 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 Hughenden?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Hughenden Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Hughenden?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hughenden Airport (HGD)
On average, flying from Cairns to Hughenden generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 149 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 Hughenden
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Hughenden Airport (HGD).
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 | Hughenden Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughenden |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | HGD |
| ICAO Code: | YHUG |
| Coordinates: | 20°48′54″S, 144°13′30″E |