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

Distance from Rockhampton, QLD to Cairns, QLD, kilometers and miles
Distance Value
Driving distance: 662.75 mi (1066.59 km)
Line distance: 541.66 mi (871.72 km)
Road time: 12 hr 2 min
Air distance: 541.66 mi (871.72 km)
Flight time: 1 hr 3 min

Distance to Cairns, Australian city in Queensland, located in south direction from Rockhampton, Queensland, AU. There are five hundred and forty-two miles between cities, and six hundred and sixty-three miles by road. Car trip from Rockhampton city to Cairns will take about 12 hours 2 minutes . Check things to do in Rockhampton, Queensland below the page

Distances map between Rockhampton, QLD and Cairns, QLD

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Rockhampton, QLD

Country Australia
State/Territory Queensland
City Rockhampton
GPS Coordinates -23° 22' 49" N
150° 30' 21"W
Latitude -23.38032
Longitude 150.50595

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


Rockhampton to Cairns Frequently Asked Questions:

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

Mileage from Rockhampton to Cairns by road is 662.75 miles or 1066.59 km;

How far is Rockhampton from Cairns?

There is 541.66 miles (871.72 km) between Rockhampton and Cairns

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 12 hours 2 minutes

Distance Rockhampton Cairns

Distance Rockhampton Cairns
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 541.66 871.72 470.69
Driving distance 662.75 1066.59 575.91

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

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


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

Flying time is about 1 hours 3 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Rockhampton to Cairns?

This flight will take about one hours three minutes ;

How to get to Cairns from Rockhampton?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 1 hr 3 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 1 hr 3 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 58 min
Airbus 515 mph 1 hr 3 min

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

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

To calculate distance from Rockhampton, 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.