How far is Sydney from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 9931 miles / 15983 kilometers / 8630 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9931.251 miles
- 15982.799 kilometers
- 8630.021 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- 9930.529 miles
- 15981.637 kilometers
- 8629.394 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 19 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Sydney?
The time difference between Cairns and Sydney is 14 hours. Sydney is 14 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Cairns to Sydney generates about 1 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 291 kilograms equals 2 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
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 | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |