Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Magong from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Magong (Penghu Airport) is 3294 miles / 5301 kilometers / 2862 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Penghu Airport

Distance arrow
3294
Miles
Distance arrow
5301
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2862
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Cairns to Magong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3293.929 miles
  • 5301.065 kilometers
  • 2862.346 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
  • 3304.895 miles
  • 5318.713 kilometers
  • 2871.875 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 Magong?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Penghu Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Penghu Airport (MZG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Magong generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 815 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Magong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Penghu Airport (MZG).

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 Penghu Airport
City: Magong
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: MZG
ICAO Code: RCQC
Coordinates: 23°34′7″N, 119°37′40″E