Distance from Cairns, QLD to Darwin, NT, kilometers and miles

Distance from Cairns, QLD to Darwin, NT, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 1770.14 mi (2848.77 km)
Line distance: 1043.5 mi (1679.35 km)
Road time: 31 hr 27 min
Air distance: 1043.5 mi (1679.35 km)
Flight time: 2 hr 2 min

Distance to Darwin, Australian city in Northern Territory, located in south direction from Cairns, Queensland, AU. There are one thousand and forty-four miles between cities, and one thousand, seven hundred and seventy miles by road. Car trip from Cairns city to Darwin will take about 1 day 7 hours 27 minutes . Check things to do in Cairns, Queensland below the page

Distances map between Cairns, QLD and Darwin, NT

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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

Darwin, NT

Country Australia
State/Territory Northern Territory
City Darwin
GPS Coordinates -12° 27' 40" N
130° 50' 31"W
Latitude -12.46113
Longitude 130.84185


Cairns to Darwin Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Cairns, QLD to Darwin, NT?

Mileage from Cairns to Darwin by road is 1770.14 miles or 2848.77 km;

How far is Cairns from Darwin?

There is 1043.5 miles (1679.35 km) between Cairns and Darwin

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 1 day 7 hours 27 minutes

Distance Cairns Darwin

Distance Cairns Darwin
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 1043.5 1679.35 906.78
Driving distance 1770.14 2848.76 1538.21

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Cairns, QLD and Darwin, NT

This is guide page of Cairns – Darwin 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 Darwin city is by plane, so check time in air between Cairns and Darwin. And dont forget to look at return trip from Darwin to Cairns. But If you choose car journey, use our route planner to see details for travelers by Australian roads From Cairns to Darwin.


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

Flying time is about 2 hours 2 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Cairns to Darwin?

This flight will take about two hours two minutes ;

How to get to Darwin from Cairns?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 2 hr 2 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 2 hr 1 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 1 hr 53 min
Airbus 515 mph 2 hr 1 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 Darwin, NT. 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 Darwin. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Cairns, QLD to Darwin, NT 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.