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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 5399 miles / 8689 kilometers / 4691 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5398.806 miles
  • 8688.536 kilometers
  • 4691.434 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
  • 5400.703 miles
  • 8691.588 kilometers
  • 4693.082 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 Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Kuala Lumpur generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E