How far is Christchurch from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC) is 276 miles / 444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 20 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 189.166 miles
- 304.434 kilometers
- 164.381 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- 189.099 miles
- 304.325 kilometers
- 164.322 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 Wellington to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Christchurch Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Christchurch?
There is no time difference between Wellington and Christchurch.
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Wellington to Christchurch generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wellington to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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 Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Air New Zealand |
| Jetstar Airways |