Distance between Noosa Heads and Cairns

The distance from Noosa Heads to Cairns is 994 miles by road including 31 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 18 hours and 35 minutes and goes through Gympie, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Tewantin, Cooroy, Pomona and Gunalda.

Shortest distance by air 806 mi ✈️
Car route length 993.6 mi 🚗
Driving time 18 h 35 min
Fuel amount 33.8 gal
Fuel cost 132.8 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Noosa Heads 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
6 mi, 06 min
Tewantin 6 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal
6 7 mi, 08 min
Cooroy 12 mi 0:15 15 min 0.3 gal
6 6 mi, 06 min
Pomona 18 mi 0:21 21 min 0.6 gal
M1 24 mi, 23 min
Gympie 41 mi 0:44 44 min 1.2 gal
A1 16 mi, 17 min
Gunalda 57 mi 1:01 1 h 01 min 1.8 gal
A1 14 mi, 17 min
Tiaro 70 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.0 gal
A1 21 mi, 25 min
Maryborough 91 mi 1:43 1 h 43 min 3.0 gal
A1 238 mi, 4 h 28 min
Rockhampton 329 mi 6:12 6 h 12 min 11.2 gal
A1 664 mi, 12 h 22 min
Cairns 994 mi 18:35 18 h 35 min 33.8 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Noosa Heads 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
6 mi, 06 min
Tewantin 6 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal
6 7 mi, 08 min
Cooroy 12 mi 0:15 15 min 0.3 gal
6 6 mi, 06 min
Pomona 18 mi 0:21 21 min 0.6 gal
M1 24 mi, 23 min
Gympie 41 mi 0:44 44 min 1.2 gal
A1 16 mi, 17 min
Gunalda 57 mi 1:01 1 h 01 min 1.8 gal
A1 14 mi, 17 min
Tiaro 70 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.0 gal
A1 21 mi, 25 min
Maryborough 91 mi 1:43 1 h 43 min 3.0 gal
A1 4 mi, 05 min
Aldershot 96 mi 1:49 1 h 49 min 3.2 gal
A1 11 mi, 12 min
Howard 106 mi 2:02 2 h 02 min 3.3 gal
A1 19 mi, 21 min
Doolbi 125 mi 2:23 2 h 23 min 4.2 gal
A1 5 mi, 06 min
Childers 130 mi 2:30 2 h 30 min 4.3 gal
A1 2 mi, 02 min
Apple Tree Creek 132 mi 2:33 2 h 33 min 4.5 gal
A1 11 mi, 11 min
Booyal 143 mi 2:45 2 h 45 min 4.5 gal
A1 20 mi, 22 min
Gin Gin 163 mi 3:07 3 h 07 min 5.3 gal
A1 73 mi, 1 h 20 min
Bororen 236 mi 4:28 4 h 28 min 7.9 gal
A1 9 mi, 10 min
Iveragh 245 mi 4:38 4 h 38 min 8.2 gal
A1 10 mi, 10 min
Benaraby 255 mi 4:49 4 h 49 min 8.5 gal
A1 6 mi, 07 min
Calliope 262 mi 4:56 4 h 56 min 8.9 gal
A1 6 mi, 06 min
River Ranch 267 mi 5:02 5 h 02 min 9.0 gal
A1 4 mi, 04 min
West Stowe 271 mi 5:07 5 h 07 min 9.1 gal
A1 11 mi, 12 min
Mount Larcom 282 mi 5:20 5 h 20 min 9.4 gal
A1 5 mi, 05 min
Ambrose 287 mi 5:25 5 h 25 min 9.7 gal
A1 22 mi, 23 min
Bajool 308 mi 5:49 5 h 49 min 10.4 gal
A1 21 mi, 23 min
Rockhampton 329 mi 6:12 6 h 12 min 11.2 gal
A1 4 mi, 04 min
Kawana 334 mi 6:17 6 h 17 min 11.3 gal
A1 3 mi, 03 min
Parkhurst 337 mi 6:21 6 h 21 min 11.4 gal
A1 9 mi, 10 min
The Caves 345 mi 6:31 6 h 31 min 11.6 gal
A1 11 mi, 12 min
Yaamba 357 mi 6:44 6 h 44 min 11.9 gal
A1 35 mi, 39 min
Marlborough 392 mi 7:23 7 h 23 min 13.1 gal
A1 40 mi, 44 min
Prospect Hill 432 mi 8:08 8 h 08 min 14.6 gal
A1 26 mi, 29 min
Clairview 458 mi 8:37 8 h 37 min 15.5 gal
A1 7 mi, 08 min
Joyview 465 mi 8:45 8 h 45 min 15.8 gal
A1 5 mi, 05 min
Flaggy Rock 470 mi 8:50 8 h 50 min 15.9 gal
A1 5 mi, 06 min
Carmila 475 mi 8:57 8 h 57 min 16.0 gal
A1 10 mi, 11 min
West Hill 485 mi 9:08 9 h 08 min 16.4 gal
A1 6 mi, 06 min
Ilbilbie 491 mi 9:15 9 h 15 min 16.6 gal
A1 7 mi, 07 min
Mount Christian 498 mi 9:23 9 h 23 min 16.8 gal
A1 5 mi, 06 min
Koumala 503 mi 9:29 9 h 29 min 17.1 gal
A1 7 mi, 07 min
Yukan 509 mi 9:37 9 h 37 min 17.2 gal
A1 6 mi, 06 min
Jilalan 514 mi 9:43 9 h 43 min 17.5 gal
A1 14 mi, 15 min
Sandy Creek 529 mi 9:59 9 h 59 min 17.9 gal
A1 6 mi, 06 min
Paget 534 mi 10:06 10 h 06 min 18.1 gal
A1 70 4 mi, 04 min
Te Kowai 538 mi 10:10 10 h 10 min 18.3 gal
70 7 mi, 08 min
Marian 546 mi 10:18 10 h 18 min 18.3 gal
64 11 mi, 11 min
Hampden 556 mi 10:30 10 h 30 min 18.8 gal
A1 7 mi, 07 min
Buthurra 563 mi 10:38 10 h 38 min 19.0 gal
A1 7 mi, 07 min
Kolijo 570 mi 10:45 10 h 45 min 19.3 gal
A1 12 mi, 13 min
Pindi Pindi 582 mi 10:59 10 h 59 min 19.5 gal
A1 21 mi, 22 min
Lethebrook 603 mi 11:21 11 h 21 min 20.5 gal
A1 5 mi, 05 min
Goorganga Plains 608 mi 11:26 11 h 26 min 20.6 gal
A1 13 mi, 14 min
Mrytlevale 621 mi 11:41 11 h 41 min 20.9 gal
A1 12 mi, 13 min
Debella 633 mi 11:54 11 h 54 min 21.4 gal
A1 11 mi, 12 min
Intaburra 645 mi 12:06 12 h 06 min 21.9 gal
A1 14 mi, 15 min
Merinda 659 mi 12:22 12 h 22 min 22.3 gal
A1 24 mi, 26 min
Guthalungra 682 mi 12:48 12 h 48 min 23.1 gal
A1 10 mi, 11 min
Gumlu 693 mi 13:00 13 h 00 min 23.4 gal
A1 24 mi, 26 min
Home Hill 716 mi 13:27 13 h 27 min 24.3 gal
A1 8 mi, 09 min
Ayr 725 mi 13:37 13 h 37 min 24.6 gal
A1 3 mi, 04 min
Brandon 728 mi 13:41 13 h 41 min 24.8 gal
A1 43 mi, 46 min
Stuart 771 mi 14:27 14 h 27 min 26.1 gal
A1 8 mi, 09 min
Douglas 779 mi 14:36 14 h 36 min 26.5 gal
A1 7 mi, 06 min
Shaw 786 mi 14:43 14 h 43 min 26.7 gal
A1 25 mi, 27 min
Rollingstone 812 mi 15:10 15 h 10 min 27.6 gal
A1 9 mi, 10 min
Mutarnee 821 mi 15:20 15 h 20 min 27.8 gal
A1 7 mi, 08 min
Bambaroo 829 mi 15:29 15 h 29 min 28.1 gal
A1 14 mi, 15 min
Toobanna 843 mi 15:44 15 h 44 min 28.7 gal
A1 6 mi, 06 min
Ingham 849 mi 15:50 15 h 50 min 28.7 gal
A1 31 mi, 34 min
Cardwell 880 mi 16:24 16 h 24 min 29.8 gal
A1 28 mi, 30 min
Tully 908 mi 16:55 16 h 55 min 30.8 gal
A1 9 mi, 10 min
El Arish 917 mi 17:05 17 h 05 min 31.1 gal
A1 5 mi, 05 min
Silkwood 922 mi 17:11 17 h 11 min 31.3 gal
A1 12 mi, 13 min
Mourilyan 935 mi 17:25 17 h 25 min 31.8 gal
A1 20 mi, 23 min
Mirriwinni 954 mi 17:48 17 h 48 min 32.4 gal
A1 2 mi, 03 min
Babinda 957 mi 17:52 17 h 52 min 32.5 gal
A1 9 mi, 09 min
Deeral 966 mi 18:01 18 h 01 min 32.8 gal
A1 4 mi, 04 min
Fishery Falls 970 mi 18:05 18 h 05 min 32.9 gal
A1 9 mi, 09 min
Gordonvale 979 mi 18:15 18 h 15 min 33.2 gal
A1 5 mi, 06 min
Wrights Creek 984 mi 18:21 18 h 21 min 33.4 gal
A1 3 mi, 03 min
Bentley Park 987 mi 18:25 18 h 25 min 33.5 gal
A1 7 mi, 09 min
Cairns 994 mi 18:34 18 h 34 min 33.8 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

Fuel cost: 132.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 993.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

Driving time: 18 h 35 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 16 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 13 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 11 min
  • 633 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 11 h 17 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 min
  • 304 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 6 h 6 min
  • 10 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 13 min
  • 14 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 21 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 7 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Noosa Heads to Cairns by land?

The distance between Noosa Heads and Cairns is 993.6 mi by road including 31.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Noosa Heads and Cairns respectively.

How far is Noosa Heads to Cairns by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Noosa Heads and Cairns is 805.9 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Noosa Heads and Cairns respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Noosa Heads from Cairns by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 1 h 37 min to cover the distance of 806 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 5 h 53 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 5 h 24 min to cover the distance of 806 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 6 h 10 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Noosa Heads and Cairns?

The halfway point between Noosa Heads and Cairns is Mount Christian. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Mount Christian to Noosa Heads is 498 mi and driving will take about 9 h 23 min. The road between Mount Christian and Cairns has length 496 mi and will take approximately 9 h 12 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Koumala is in 503 mi from Noosa Heads and 492 mi from Cairns
  • Ilbilbie is in 491 mi from Noosa Heads and 503 mi from Cairns
  • West Hill is in 485 mi from Noosa Heads and 508 mi from Cairns

Where is Noosa Heads in relation to Cairns?

Noosa Heads is located 806 mi south-east of Cairns.

Noosa Heads has geographic coordinates: latitude -26.39708, longitude 153.08975.

Cairns has geographic coordinates: latitude -16.9205, longitude 145.77189.

Which highway goes from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

The route from Noosa Heads to Cairns follows A1.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • M1: 16 mi
  • 64: 9 mi
  • 6: 7 mi
  • 70: 4 mi
  • 57: 1 mi
  • 12: 1 mi
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