How far is Sanya from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 3459 miles / 5567 kilometers / 3006 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Sanya
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Sanya. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3459.421 miles
- 5567.399 kilometers
- 3006.155 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- 3466.245 miles
- 5578.381 kilometers
- 3012.085 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 Sanya?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Sanya?
The time difference between Cairns and Sanya is 2 hours. Sanya is 2 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
On average, flying from Cairns to Sanya generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 859 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Sanya
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
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 | Sanya Phoenix International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanya |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYX |
| ICAO Code: | ZJSY |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E |