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How far is Cairns from Singapore?

The distance between Singapore (Singapore Changi Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 3112 miles / 5008 kilometers / 2704 nautical miles.

Singapore Changi Airport – Cairns Airport

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5008
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2704
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Distance from Singapore to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3111.762 miles
  • 5007.895 kilometers
  • 2704.047 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
  • 3111.331 miles
  • 5007.202 kilometers
  • 2703.673 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 Singapore to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Singapore Changi Airport to Cairns Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Singapore to Cairns generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 766 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Singapore to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Singapore Changi Airport
City: Singapore
Country: Singapore Flag of Singapore
IATA Code: SIN
ICAO Code: WSSS
Coordinates: 1°21′0″N, 103°59′38″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