How far is Nelson from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 155 miles / 250 kilometers / 135 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN) is 255 miles / 411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 39 minutes.
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Distance from Christchurch to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 155.287 miles
- 249.910 kilometers
- 134.941 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- 155.417 miles
- 250.120 kilometers
- 135.054 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Nelson Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Nelson?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Nelson.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Nelson generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 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 Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN)
| Air New Zealand |