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How far is Brisbane from Christchurch?

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

Christchurch Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Brisbane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Brisbane. 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 Christchurch to Brisbane?

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

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

On average, flying from Christchurch to Brisbane 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 Christchurch to Brisbane

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

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 Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E

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

Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia