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How far is Kingscote from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kingscote (Kingscote Airport) is 1392 miles / 2240 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC) is 1958 miles / 3151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 12 minutes.

Cairns Airport – Kingscote Airport

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1392
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2240
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1209
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Distance from Cairns to Kingscote

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.821 miles
  • 2239.919 kilometers
  • 1209.460 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
  • 1395.814 miles
  • 2246.345 kilometers
  • 1212.929 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 Kingscote?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kingscote Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kingscote Airport (KGC)

On average, flying from Cairns to Kingscote generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Kingscote

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kingscote Airport (KGC).

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 Kingscote Airport
City: Kingscote
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KGC
ICAO Code: YKSC
Coordinates: 35°42′50″S, 137°31′15″E