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How far is Cairns from Perth?

The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 2133 miles / 3433 kilometers / 1854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS) is 3262 miles / 5249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 44 minutes.

Perth Airport – Cairns Airport

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2133
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Distance from Perth to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2133.316 miles
  • 3433.240 kilometers
  • 1853.801 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
  • 2132.498 miles
  • 3431.923 kilometers
  • 1853.090 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 Perth to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Cairns Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Perth to Cairns generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Perth to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Perth Airport (PER) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″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 Perth (PER) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar Airways