Distance between Cairns (CNS) and Mount Isa (ISA)
Distance from Cairns to Mount Isa (Cairns Airport – Mount Isa Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.
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How far is Mount Isa from Cairns?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Cairns and Mount Isa. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 485.736 miles
- 781.716 kilometers
- 422.093 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 485.864 miles
- 781.923 kilometers
- 422.205 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Cairns and Mount Isa.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 97 kg (214 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| B | Mount Isa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mount Isa |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ISA |
| ICAO Code: | YBMA |
| Coordinates: | 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″E |
Cairns to Mount Isa flight path
Shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA).
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Cairns (CNS) → Mount Isa (ISA).
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