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How far is Cairns from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 2093 miles / 3369 kilometers / 1819 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to Cairns (CNS) is 3282 miles / 5282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 21 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – Cairns Airport

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2093
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3369
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1819
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Distance from Learmonth to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2093.256 miles
  • 3368.769 kilometers
  • 1818.990 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
  • 2090.517 miles
  • 3364.361 kilometers
  • 1816.610 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 Learmonth to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Cairns Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Learmonth to Cairns generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Learmonth to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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