Distance between Cairns (CNS) and Yam Island (XMY)
Distance from Cairns to Yam Island (Cairns Airport – Yam Island Airport) is 520 miles / 837 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.
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How far is Yam Island from Cairns?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Cairns and Yam Island. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 520.286 miles
- 837.319 kilometers
- 452.116 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 522.430 miles
- 840.769 kilometers
- 453.979 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Yam Island Airport (XMY) is 1 hour 29 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Cairns and Yam Island.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 102 kg (225 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| B | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E |
Cairns to Yam Island flight path
Shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).
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