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How far is Cairns from Paraburdoo?

The distance between Paraburdoo (Paraburdoo Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1868 miles / 3007 kilometers / 1623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paraburdoo (PBO) to Cairns (CNS) is 3109 miles / 5003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 12 minutes.

Paraburdoo Airport – Cairns Airport

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1868
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3007
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1623
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Distance from Paraburdoo to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1868.276 miles
  • 3006.699 kilometers
  • 1623.488 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
  • 1866.048 miles
  • 3003.113 kilometers
  • 1621.551 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 Paraburdoo to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Paraburdoo Airport to Cairns Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Paraburdoo to Cairns generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Paraburdoo to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Paraburdoo Airport
City: Paraburdoo
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PBO
ICAO Code: YPBO
Coordinates: 23°10′15″S, 117°44′42″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