How far is Hamilton from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Hamilton (Hamilton Airport) is 415 miles / 668 kilometers / 360 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Hamilton (HLZ) is 587 miles / 944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 15 minutes.
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Distance from Christchurch to Hamilton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Hamilton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 414.855 miles
- 667.644 kilometers
- 360.499 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- 415.204 miles
- 668.206 kilometers
- 360.803 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 Hamilton?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Hamilton Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Hamilton?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Hamilton.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Hamilton generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 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 Hamilton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Hamilton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hamilton |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | HLZ |
| ICAO Code: | NZHN |
| Coordinates: | 37°52′0″S, 175°19′55″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Hamilton (HLZ)
| Air New Zealand |