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How far is Cairns from Strahan?

The distance between Strahan (Strahan Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1741 miles / 2802 kilometers / 1513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Strahan (SRN) to Cairns (CNS) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 36 minutes.

Strahan Airport – Cairns Airport

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1741
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2802
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1513
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Distance from Strahan to Cairns

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.792 miles
  • 2801.533 kilometers
  • 1512.707 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
  • 1746.150 miles
  • 2810.156 kilometers
  • 1517.363 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 Strahan to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Strahan Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Strahan and Cairns?

There is no time difference between Strahan and Cairns.

Flight carbon footprint between Strahan Airport (SRN) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Strahan to Cairns generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Strahan to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Strahan Airport (SRN) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Strahan Airport
City: Strahan
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SRN
ICAO Code: YSRN
Coordinates: 42°9′17″S, 145°17′31″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