How far is Kieta from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kieta (Aropa Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Aropa Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Kieta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Kieta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 992.070 miles
- 1596.582 kilometers
- 862.085 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- 994.258 miles
- 1600.103 kilometers
- 863.987 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 Kieta?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Aropa Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Kieta?
The time difference between Cairns and Kieta is 1 hour. Kieta is 1 hour ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Aropa Airport (KIE)
On average, flying from Cairns to Kieta 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 from Cairns to Kieta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Aropa Airport (KIE).
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 | Aropa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kieta |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | KIE |
| ICAO Code: | AYIQ |
| Coordinates: | 6°18′19″S, 155°43′41″E |