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How far is Molokai, HI, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 4675 miles / 7523 kilometers / 4062 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Molokai Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4674.691 miles
  • 7523.185 kilometers
  • 4062.195 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
  • 4678.389 miles
  • 7529.138 kilometers
  • 4065.409 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 Molokai?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Molokai Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Cairns to Molokai generates about 542 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 542 kilograms equals 1 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Molokai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Molokai Airport (MKK).

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 Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W