How far is Cairns from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 7189 miles / 11570 kilometers / 6247 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7189.092 miles
- 11569.721 kilometers
- 6247.150 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- 7189.771 miles
- 11570.815 kilometers
- 6247.740 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 Los Angeles to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairns Airport is 14 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cairns generates about 882 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 882 kilograms equals 1 944 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |