How far is Tauranga from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Tauranga (Tauranga Airport) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG) is 599 miles / 964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 14 minutes.
Christchurch Airport – Tauranga Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Tauranga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Tauranga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 445.174 miles
- 716.438 kilometers
- 386.846 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- 445.450 miles
- 716.882 kilometers
- 387.085 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 Tauranga?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Tauranga Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Tauranga?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Tauranga.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tauranga Airport (TRG)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Tauranga generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Tauranga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tauranga Airport (TRG).
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 | Tauranga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tauranga |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | TRG |
| ICAO Code: | NZTG |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′18″S, 176°11′45″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Tauranga (TRG)
| Air New Zealand |