Distance from Melbourne to Cairns
Distance between Melbourne and Cairns is 2324 kilometers (1444 miles).
Driving distance from Melbourne to Cairns is 2943 kilometers (1829 miles).
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Distance Map Between Melbourne and Cairns
Melbourne, Australia ↔ Cairns, Brisbane, Australia = 1444 miles = 2324 km.
How far is it between Melbourne and Cairns
Melbourne is located in Australia with (-37.814,144.9633) coordinates and Cairns is located in Australia with (-16.923,145.7663) coordinates. The calculated flying distance from Melbourne to Cairns is equal to 1444 miles which is equal to 2324 km.
If you want to go by car, the driving distance between Melbourne and Cairns is 2943.27 km. If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 kilometers/hour (70 miles/h), travel time will be 26 hours 16 minutes. Please check the avg. speed travel time table on the right for various options.
Difference between fly and go by a car is 619 km.
| City/Place | Latitude and Longitude | GPS Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | -37.814, 144.9633 | 37° 48´ 50.4000'' S 144° 57´ 47.9520'' E |
| Cairns | -16.923, 145.7663 | 16° 55´ 22.9440'' S 145° 45´ 58.5000'' E |
Estimated Travel Time Between Melbourne and Cairns
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 61 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 45 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 36 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (97 km/h) | 30 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 26 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 24 hours 31 minutes |
Related Distances from Melbourne
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| Melbourne to Sydney | 878 km |
| Melbourne to Perth | 3418 km |
| Melbourne to Adelaide | 727 km |
| Melbourne to Darwin | 3753 km |
| Melbourne to Brisbane | 1686 km |
Related Distances to Cairns
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| Brisbane to Cairns | 1692 km |
| Sydney to Cairns | 2416 km |
| Melbourne to Cairns | 2943 km |
| Perth to Cairns | 5374 km |
| Bundaberg to Cairns | 1352 km |