Distance from Brisbane to Cairns
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Brisbane (BNE) and Cairns (POM) is 2,086.34 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 2h 57min. Similar flight routes: BNE → BNE , BNE → DJJ , BNE → SYD , BNE → CBR , SYD → POM
Bearing: 327.55° (NNW)The initial bearing on the course from Brisbane to Cairns is 327.55° and the compass direction is NNW.
Midpoint: -22.23663,149.26484The geographic midpoint between Brisbane and Cairns is in 694.49 km distance between both points in a bearing of 327.55°. It is located in Australia, Queensland.
Distance: 1,388.97 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Brisbane and Cairns is 1,388.97 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Brisbane and Cairns is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 0hBrisbane and Cairns are both in the same time zone Australia/Brisbane.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Brisbane and Cairns, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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Cairns is just as far away from Brisbane as Brisbane from Melbourne (1,375 km).