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How far is Lockhart River from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Lockhart River (Lockhart River Airport) is 326 miles / 525 kilometers / 283 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River (IRG) is 473 miles / 762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 37 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Lockhart River Airport

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326
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Distance from Cairns to Lockhart River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 325.964 miles
  • 524.589 kilometers
  • 283.255 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
  • 327.061 miles
  • 526.354 kilometers
  • 284.208 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 Lockhart River?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Lockhart River?

There is no time difference between Cairns and Lockhart River.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Lockhart River generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 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 Lockhart River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG).

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 Lockhart River Airport
City: Lockhart River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: IRG
ICAO Code: YLHR
Coordinates: 12°47′12″S, 143°18′17″E

Airlines flying from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River (IRG)

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