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How far is Shenzhen from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 3472 miles / 5588 kilometers / 3017 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3471.988 miles
  • 5587.623 kilometers
  • 3017.075 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
  • 3481.374 miles
  • 5602.728 kilometers
  • 3025.231 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Cairns to Shenzhen generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 862 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E