Distance from Cairns, QLD to Canberra, ACT, kilometers and miles

Distance from Cairns, QLD to Canberra, ACT, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 1563.74 mi (2516.61 km)
Line distance: 1285.3 mi (2068.5 km)
Road time: 27 hr 40 min
Air distance: 1285.3 mi (2068.5 km)
Flight time: 2 hr 31 min

Distance to Canberra, Australian city in Australian Capital Territory, located in south direction from Cairns, Queensland, AU. There are one thousand, two hundred and eighty-five miles between cities, and one thousand, five hundred and sixty-four miles by road. Car trip from Cairns city to Canberra will take about 1 day 3 hours 40 minutes . Check things to do in Cairns, Queensland below the page

Distances map between Cairns, QLD and Canberra, ACT

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Cairns, QLD

Country Australia
State/Territory Queensland
City Cairns
GPS Coordinates -16° 55' 23" N
145° 45' 59"W
Latitude -16.92304
Longitude 145.76625

Canberra, ACT

Country Australia
State/Territory Australian Capital Territory
City Canberra
GPS Coordinates -35° 17' 0" N
149° 7' 41"W
Latitude -35.28346
Longitude 149.12807


Cairns to Canberra Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Cairns, QLD to Canberra, ACT?

Mileage from Cairns to Canberra by road is 1563.74 miles or 2516.61 km;

How far is Cairns from Canberra?

There is 1285.3 miles (2068.5 km) between Cairns and Canberra

How long is the trip between city of Cairns and Canberra?

The driving time between two cities is approx 1 day 3 hours 40 minutes

Distance Cairns Canberra

Distance Cairns Canberra
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 1285.3 2068.49 1116.9
Driving distance 1563.74 2516.6 1358.85

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Cairns, QLD and Canberra, ACT

This is guide page of Cairns – Canberra distance. Here you can find full information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips. We have answers to FAQ, so hope that you will be ready for your travel. Fastest way to get destination in Canberra city is by plane, so check time in air between Cairns and Canberra. And dont forget to look at return trip from Canberra to Cairns. But If you choose car journey, use our route planner to see details for travelers by Australian roads From Cairns to Canberra.


How long does it take to fly to Canberra from Cairns?

Flying time is about 2 hours 31 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Cairns, QLD and Cairns, ACT

How long is flight from Cairns to Canberra?

This flight will take about two hours thirty-one minutes ;

How to get to Canberra from Cairns?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Canberra and Cairns

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 2 hr 31 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 2 hr 29 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 2 hr 19 min
Airbus 515 mph 2 hr 29 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between Cairns, QLD and Canberra, ACT. This values can be different. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects cities Cairns and Canberra. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Cairns, QLD to Canberra, ACT we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other AU destination in distance calculator form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to plan new trip in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.