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 Hobart | 719 km |
| Melbourne to Mildura | 546 km |
| Melbourne to Perth | 3418 km |
| Melbourne to Rockhampton | 1984 km |
| Melbourne to Adelaide | 727 km |
Related Distances to Cairns
| Cities | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bundaberg to Cairns | 1352 km |
| Bracken Ridge to Cairns | 1664 km |
| Logan City to Cairns | 1726 km |
| Buderim to Cairns | 1594 km |
| Canberra to Cairns | 2517 km |