How far is Cairns from Hughenden?
The distance between Hughenden (Hughenden Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 288 miles / 464 kilometers / 250 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hughenden (HGD) to Cairns (CNS) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 32 minutes.
Hughenden Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Hughenden to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hughenden to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.215 miles
- 463.837 kilometers
- 250.452 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- 289.319 miles
- 465.614 kilometers
- 251.412 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 Hughenden to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Hughenden Airport to Cairns Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hughenden and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Hughenden Airport (HGD) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Hughenden to Cairns generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hughenden to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughenden Airport (HGD) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Hughenden Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughenden |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | HGD |
| ICAO Code: | YHUG |
| Coordinates: | 20°48′54″S, 144°13′30″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |