How far is Christchurch from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers / 1150 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1322.879 miles
- 2128.968 kilometers
- 1149.551 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- 1321.015 miles
- 2125.967 kilometers
- 1147.931 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 Sydney to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Christchurch Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Sydney to Christchurch generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Air New Zealand |
| American Airlines |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Emirates |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Virgin Australia |