Distance from Cairns, QLD to Melbourne, VIC, kilometers and miles

Distance from Cairns, QLD to Melbourne, VIC, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 1829.77 mi (2944.73 km)
Line distance: 1444.18 mi (2324.19 km)
Road time: 32 hr 13 min
Air distance: 1444.18 mi (2324.19 km)
Flight time: 2 hr 49 min

Distance to Melbourne, Australian city in Victoria, located in south direction from Cairns, Queensland, AU. There are one thousand, four hundred and forty-four miles between cities, and one thousand, eight hundred and thirty miles by road. Car trip from Cairns city to Melbourne will take about 1 day 8 hours 13 minutes . Check things to do in Cairns, Queensland below the page

Distances map between Cairns, QLD and Melbourne, VIC

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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

Melbourne, VIC

Country Australia
State/Territory Victoria
City Melbourne
GPS Coordinates -37° 48' 50" N
144° 57' 48"W
Latitude -37.814
Longitude 144.96332


Cairns to Melbourne Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Cairns, QLD to Melbourne, VIC?

Mileage from Cairns to Melbourne by road is 1829.77 miles or 2944.73 km;

How far is Cairns from Melbourne?

There is 1444.18 miles (2324.19 km) between Cairns and Melbourne

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 1 day 8 hours 13 minutes

Distance Cairns Melbourne

Distance Cairns Melbourne
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 1444.18 2324.18 1254.96
Driving distance 1829.77 2944.73 1590.03

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Cairns, QLD and Melbourne, VIC

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


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

Flying time is about 2 hours 49 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

This flight will take about two hours forty-nine minutes ;

How to get to Melbourne from Cairns?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 2 hr 49 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 2 hr 48 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 2 hr 36 min
Airbus 515 mph 2 hr 48 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 Melbourne, VIC. 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 Melbourne. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Cairns, QLD to Melbourne, VIC 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.