How far is Cairns from Palm Island?
The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 140 miles / 225 kilometers / 121 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to Cairns (CNS) is 187 miles / 301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 21 minutes.
Palm Island Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Palm Island to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palm Island to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 139.608 miles
- 224.677 kilometers
- 121.316 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- 140.131 miles
- 225.518 kilometers
- 121.770 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 Palm Island to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to Cairns Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palm Island and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Palm Island to Cairns generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Island to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Palm Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PMK |
| ICAO Code: | YPAM |
| Coordinates: | 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |