Distance from Cairns, QLD to Sydney, NSW, kilometers and miles

Distance from Cairns, QLD to Sydney, NSW, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 1499.56 mi (2413.32 km)
Line distance: 1218.39 mi (1960.81 km)
Road time: 26 hr 40 min
Air distance: 1218.39 mi (1960.81 km)
Flight time: 2 hr 23 min

Distance to Sydney, Australian city in New South Wales, located in south direction from Cairns, Queensland, AU. There are one thousand, two hundred and eighteen miles between cities, and one thousand, five hundred miles by road. Car trip from Cairns city to Sydney will take about 1 day 2 hours 40 minutes . Check things to do in Cairns, Queensland below the page

Distances map between Cairns, QLD and Sydney, NSW

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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

Sydney, NSW

Country Australia
State/Territory New South Wales
City Sydney
GPS Coordinates -33° 52' 4" N
151° 12' 26"W
Latitude -33.86785
Longitude 151.20732


Cairns to Sydney Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Cairns, QLD to Sydney, NSW?

Mileage from Cairns to Sydney by road is 1499.56 miles or 2413.32 km;

How far is Cairns from Sydney?

There is 1218.39 miles (1960.81 km) between Cairns and Sydney

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 1 day 2 hours 40 minutes

Distance Cairns Sydney

Distance Cairns Sydney
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 1218.39 1960.81 1058.75
Driving distance 1499.56 2413.31 1303.08

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Cairns, QLD and Sydney, NSW

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


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

Flying time is about 2 hours 23 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Cairns to Sydney?

This flight will take about two hours twenty-three minutes ;

How to get to Sydney from Cairns?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 2 hr 23 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 2 hr 21 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 2 hr 11 min
Airbus 515 mph 2 hr 21 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 Sydney, NSW. 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 Sydney. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Cairns, QLD to Sydney, NSW 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.