How far is Invercargill from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Invercargill (Invercargill Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.
Christchurch Airport – Invercargill Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Invercargill
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Invercargill. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.951 miles
- 465.021 kilometers
- 251.091 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- 288.620 miles
- 464.490 kilometers
- 250.804 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 Invercargill?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Invercargill Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Invercargill?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Invercargill.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Invercargill Airport (IVC)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Invercargill generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 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 Invercargill
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Invercargill Airport (IVC).
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 | Invercargill Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Invercargill |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | IVC |
| ICAO Code: | NZNV |
| Coordinates: | 46°24′44″S, 168°18′46″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)
| Air New Zealand |