| Distance | Value |
|---|---|
| Driving distance: | 1829.36 mi (2944.08 km) |
| Line distance: | 1444.18 mi (2324.19 km) |
| Road time: | 32 hr 6 min |
| Air distance: | 1444.18 mi (2324.19 km) |
| Flight time: | 2 hr 49 min |
Distance to Cairns, Australian city in Queensland, located in north direction from Melbourne, Victoria, AU. There are one thousand, four hundred and forty-four miles between cities, and one thousand, eight hundred and twenty-nine miles by road. Car trip from Melbourne city to Cairns will take about 1 day 8 hours 6 minutes . Check things to do in Melbourne, Victoria below the page
| Country | Australia |
| State/Territory | Victoria |
| City | Melbourne |
| GPS Coordinates | -37° 48' 50" N 144° 57' 48"W |
| Latitude | -37.814 |
| Longitude | 144.96332 |
| Country | Australia |
| State/Territory | Queensland |
| City | Cairns |
| GPS Coordinates | -16° 55' 23" N 145° 45' 59"W |
| Latitude | -16.92304 |
| Longitude | 145.76625 |
Mileage from Melbourne to Cairns by road is 1829.36 miles or 2944.08 km;
There is 1444.18 miles (2324.19 km) between Melbourne and Cairns
The driving time between two cities is approx 1 day 8 hours 6 minutes
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
| Straight line distance | 1444.18 | 2324.18 | 1254.96 |
| Driving distance | 1829.36 | 2944.07 | 1589.67 |
This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Melbourne, VIC and Cairns, QLD
This is guide page of Melbourne – 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 Melbourne and Cairns. And dont forget to look at return trip from Cairns to Melbourne. But If you choose car journey, use our route planner to see details for travelers by Australian roads From Melbourne to Cairns.
Flying time is about 2 hours 49 minutes
Select arrival and departure cities, current are Melbourne, VIC and Melbourne, QLD
This flight will take about two hours forty-nine minutes ;
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| 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 |
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Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between Melbourne, VIC 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 Melbourne and Cairns. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.
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