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How far is Kalkurung from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kalkurung (Kalkgurung Airport) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Kalkurung (KFG) is 1556 miles / 2504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 41 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Kalkgurung Airport

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989
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1591
Kilometers
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859
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 22 min
CO2 emission
150 kg

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Distance from Cairns to Kalkurung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 988.628 miles
  • 1591.043 kilometers
  • 859.095 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
  • 987.244 miles
  • 1588.816 kilometers
  • 857.892 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 Kalkurung?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kalkgurung Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kalkgurung Airport (KFG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Kalkurung generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Kalkurung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kalkgurung Airport (KFG).

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 Kalkgurung Airport
City: Kalkurung
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KFG
ICAO Code: YKKG
Coordinates: 17°25′54″S, 130°48′28″E