Distance from Perth, WA to Cairns, QLD, kilometers and miles

Distance from Perth, WA to Cairns, QLD, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 3339.62 mi (5374.6 km)
Line distance: 2137.59 mi (3440.12 km)
Road time: 57 hr 15 min
Air distance: 2137.59 mi (3440.12 km)
Flight time: 4 hr 11 min

Distance to Cairns, Australian city in Queensland, located in north-east direction from Perth, Western Australia, AU. There are two thousand, one hundred and thirty-eight miles between cities, and three thousand, three hundred and forty miles by road. Car trip from Perth city to Cairns will take about 2 days 9 hours 15 minutes . Check things to do in Perth, Western Australia below the page

Distances map between Perth, WA and Cairns, QLD

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Perth, WA

Country Australia
State/Territory Western Australia
City Perth
GPS Coordinates -31° 57' 8" N
115° 51' 41"W
Latitude -31.95224
Longitude 115.8614

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


Perth to Cairns Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Perth, WA to Cairns, QLD?

Mileage from Perth to Cairns by road is 3339.62 miles or 5374.6 km;

How far is Perth from Cairns?

There is 2137.59 miles (3440.12 km) between Perth and Cairns

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 2 days 9 hours 15 minutes

Distance Perth Cairns

Distance Perth Cairns
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 2137.59 3440.12 1857.51
Driving distance 3339.62 5374.6 2902.05

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

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


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

Flying time is about 4 hours 11 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Perth, WA and Perth, QLD

How long is flight from Perth to Cairns?

This flight will take about four hours eleven minutes ;

How to get to Cairns from Perth?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 4 hr 11 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 4 hr 9 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 3 hr 51 min
Airbus 515 mph 4 hr 9 min

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

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

To calculate distance from Perth, WA 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.