How far is Cairns from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers / 322 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 41 minutes.
Mackay Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Mackay to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 370.220 miles
- 595.812 kilometers
- 321.713 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- 371.087 miles
- 597.207 kilometers
- 322.466 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 Mackay to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Mackay to Cairns generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mackay to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |