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How far is Wapenamanda from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Wapenamanda (Wapenamanda Airport) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers / 680 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Wapenamanda Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Wapenamanda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 782.965 miles
  • 1260.060 kilometers
  • 680.378 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
  • 786.905 miles
  • 1266.401 kilometers
  • 683.802 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 Wapenamanda?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Wapenamanda Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Wapenamanda?

There is no time difference between Cairns and Wapenamanda.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Wapenamanda generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Wapenamanda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM).

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 Wapenamanda Airport
City: Wapenamanda
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WBM
ICAO Code: AYWD
Coordinates: 5°38′35″S, 143°53′42″E