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

Distance from Canberra, ACT to Cairns, QLD, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 1562.68 mi (2514.89 km)
Line distance: 1285.3 mi (2068.5 km)
Road time: 27 hr 41 min
Air distance: 1285.3 mi (2068.5 km)
Flight time: 2 hr 31 min

Distance to Cairns, Australian city in Queensland, located in south direction from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU. There are one thousand, two hundred and eighty-five miles between cities, and one thousand, five hundred and sixty-three miles by road. Car trip from Canberra city to Cairns will take about 1 day 3 hours 41 minutes . Check things to do in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory below the page

Distances map between Canberra, ACT and Cairns, QLD

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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, 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 to Cairns Frequently Asked Questions:

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

Mileage from Canberra to Cairns by road is 1562.68 miles or 2514.89 km;

How far is Canberra from Cairns?

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

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 1 day 3 hours 41 minutes

Distance Canberra Cairns

Distance Canberra Cairns
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 1285.3 2068.49 1116.9
Driving distance 1562.68 2514.89 1357.93

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

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


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

Flying time is about 2 hours 31 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Canberra to Cairns?

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

How to get to Cairns from Canberra?

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

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 Canberra, ACT and Cairns, QLD. 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 Canberra and Cairns. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Canberra, ACT to Cairns, QLD 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.