Distance from Mackay, QLD to Cairns, QLD, kilometers and miles

Distance from Mackay, QLD to Cairns, QLD, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 456.5 mi (734.66 km)
Line distance: 366.99 mi (590.62 km)
Road time: 8 hr 25 min
Air distance: 366.99 mi (590.62 km)
Flight time: 43 min

Distance to Cairns, Australian city in Queensland, located in south direction from Mackay, Queensland, AU. There are three hundred and sixty-seven miles between cities, and four hundred and fifty-seven miles by road. Car trip from Mackay city to Cairns will take about 8 hours 25 minutes . Check things to do in Mackay, Queensland below the page

Distances map between Mackay, QLD and Cairns, QLD

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Mackay, QLD

Country Australia
State/Territory Queensland
City Mackay
GPS Coordinates -21° 9' 12" N
149° 9' 56"W
Latitude -21.15345
Longitude 149.16554

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


Mackay to Cairns Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Mackay, QLD to Cairns, QLD?

Mileage from Mackay to Cairns by road is 456.5 miles or 734.66 km;

How far is Mackay from Cairns?

There is 366.99 miles (590.62 km) between Mackay and Cairns

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 8 hours 25 minutes

Distance Mackay Cairns

Distance Mackay Cairns
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 366.99 590.61 318.91
Driving distance 456.5 734.67 396.69

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

This is guide page of Mackay – 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 Mackay and Cairns. And dont forget to look at return trip from Cairns to Mackay. But If you choose car journey, use our route planner to see details for travelers by Australian roads From Mackay to Cairns.


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

Flying time is about 43 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Mackay, QLD and Mackay, QLD

How long is flight from Mackay to Cairns?

This flight will take about forty-three minutes ;

How to get to Cairns from Mackay?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 43 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 42 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 39 min
Airbus 515 mph 42 min

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

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between Mackay, QLD 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 Mackay and Cairns. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Mackay, QLD 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.