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How far is Cairns from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 3596 miles / 5787 kilometers / 3125 nautical miles.

Kansai International Airport – Cairns Airport

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3596
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5787
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3125
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Distance from Osaka to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3595.817 miles
  • 5786.906 kilometers
  • 3124.679 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
  • 3612.120 miles
  • 5813.143 kilometers
  • 3138.846 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 Osaka to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Cairns Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Osaka to Cairns generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Osaka to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E
Destination Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E

Airlines flying from Osaka (KIX) to Cairns (CNS)

Japan Airlines
Jetstar Airways
Qantas