How far is Mackay from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers / 322 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 44 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 370.220 miles
- 595.812 kilometers
- 321.713 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- 371.087 miles
- 597.207 kilometers
- 322.466 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Cairns to Mackay generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 175 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 Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
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 | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |