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How far is Christchurch from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 1552 miles / 2498 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Christchurch Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Christchurch

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brisbane to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1552.036 miles
  • 2497.760 kilometers
  • 1348.682 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1552.094 miles
  • 2497.853 kilometers
  • 1348.733 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Christchurch Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Christchurch generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brisbane to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E
Destination Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E

Airlines flying from Brisbane (BNE) to Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand
Singapore Airlines
Virgin Australia