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How far is Dunedin from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Dunedin (Dunedin Airport) is 204 miles / 328 kilometers / 177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Christchurch Airport – Dunedin Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Dunedin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 203.853 miles
  • 328.070 kilometers
  • 177.143 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
  • 203.760 miles
  • 327.920 kilometers
  • 177.063 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 Dunedin?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Dunedin Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Dunedin?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Dunedin.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Dunedin Airport (DUD)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Dunedin generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 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 Dunedin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Dunedin Airport (DUD).

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 Dunedin Airport
City: Dunedin
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: DUD
ICAO Code: NZDN
Coordinates: 45°55′41″S, 170°11′52″E

Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)

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