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How far is Shirahama from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Shirahama (Nanki–Shirahama Airport) is 3543 miles / 5702 kilometers / 3079 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Nanki–Shirahama Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Shirahama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3542.869 miles
  • 5701.695 kilometers
  • 3078.669 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
  • 3559.043 miles
  • 5727.725 kilometers
  • 3092.724 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 Shirahama?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Nanki–Shirahama Airport (SHM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Shirahama generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 882 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Shirahama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Nanki–Shirahama Airport (SHM).

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 Nanki–Shirahama Airport
City: Shirahama
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SHM
ICAO Code: RJBD
Coordinates: 33°39′43″N, 135°21′50″E