How far is Melbourne from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Melbourne Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1503.152 miles
- 2419.088 kilometers
- 1306.203 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- 1499.763 miles
- 2413.634 kilometers
- 1303.258 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Melbourne Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Melbourne generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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 | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL)
| Air New Zealand |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Virgin Australia |