| Distance | Value |
|---|---|
| Driving distance: | 1503.01 mi (2418.87 km) |
| Line distance: | 1218.39 mi (1960.81 km) |
| Road time: | 26 hr 43 min |
| Air distance: | 1218.39 mi (1960.81 km) |
| Flight time: | 2 hr 23 min |
Distance to Cairns, Australian city in Queensland, located in south direction from Sydney, New South Wales, AU. There are one thousand, two hundred and eighteen miles between cities, and one thousand, five hundred and three miles by road. Car trip from Sydney city to Cairns will take about 1 day 2 hours 43 minutes . Check things to do in Sydney, New South Wales below the page
| Country | Australia |
| State/Territory | New South Wales |
| City | Sydney |
| GPS Coordinates | -33° 52' 4" N 151° 12' 26"W |
| Latitude | -33.86785 |
| Longitude | 151.20732 |
| 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 Sydney to Cairns by road is 1503.01 miles or 2418.87 km;
There is 1218.39 miles (1960.81 km) between Sydney and Cairns
The driving time between two cities is approx 1 day 2 hours 43 minutes
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
| Straight line distance | 1218.39 | 1960.81 | 1058.75 |
| Driving distance | 1503.01 | 2418.86 | 1306.08 |
This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Sydney, NSW and Cairns, QLD
This is guide page of Sydney – 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 Sydney and Cairns. And dont forget to look at return trip from Cairns to Sydney. But If you choose car journey, use our route planner to see details for travelers by Australian roads From Sydney to Cairns.
Flying time is about 2 hours 23 minutes
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This flight will take about two hours twenty-three minutes ;
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| Aircraft | Cruising speed | Time |
| Average | 510 mph | 2 hr 23 min |
| Boeing 737 | 515 mph | 2 hr 21 min |
| Boeing 777 | 554 mph | 2 hr 11 min |
| Airbus | 515 mph | 2 hr 21 min |
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Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between Sydney, NSW 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 Sydney and Cairns. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.
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