How far is Cairns from Darwin?
The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 45 minutes.
Darwin International Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Darwin to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1041.777 miles
- 1676.578 kilometers
- 905.280 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- 1040.962 miles
- 1675.265 kilometers
- 904.571 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 Darwin to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Cairns?
The time difference between Darwin and Cairns is 30 minutes. Cairns is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Darwin to Cairns generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
Airlines flying from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |