How far is Richmond from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Richmond (RCM) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 57 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Richmond Airport
Search flights
Distance from Cairns to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.295 miles
- 505.809 kilometers
- 273.115 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- 315.157 miles
- 507.196 kilometers
- 273.864 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Richmond Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Richmond Airport (RCM)
On average, flying from Cairns to Richmond generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Richmond Airport (RCM).
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 | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |