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How far is Tauranga from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Tauranga (Tauranga Airport) is 2338 miles / 3763 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Tauranga Airport

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3763
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2032
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Distance from Cairns to Tauranga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2338.420 miles
  • 3763.322 kilometers
  • 2032.031 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
  • 2338.763 miles
  • 3763.874 kilometers
  • 2032.329 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 Tauranga?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Tauranga Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tauranga Airport (TRG)

On average, flying from Cairns to Tauranga generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Tauranga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tauranga Airport (TRG).

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 Tauranga Airport
City: Tauranga
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TRG
ICAO Code: NZTG
Coordinates: 37°40′18″S, 176°11′45″E