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How far is Kalaupapa, HI, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 4684 miles / 7537 kilometers / 4070 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Kalaupapa Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4683.510 miles
  • 7537.379 kilometers
  • 4069.859 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
  • 4687.206 miles
  • 7543.326 kilometers
  • 4073.070 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 Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kalaupapa Airport is 9 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Cairns to Kalaupapa generates about 543 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 543 kilograms equals 1 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Kalaupapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP).

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 Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W