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How far is Auckland from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Auckland (Auckland Airport) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) is 659 miles / 1061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

Christchurch Airport – Auckland Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Auckland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 462.823 miles
  • 744.842 kilometers
  • 402.182 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
  • 463.351 miles
  • 745.692 kilometers
  • 402.641 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 Christchurch to Auckland?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Auckland Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Auckland?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Auckland.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Auckland Airport (AKL)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Auckland generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christchurch to Auckland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Auckland Airport (AKL).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E

Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand
Jetstar Airways