How far is Christchurch from Adelaide?
The distance between Adelaide (Adelaide Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.
Adelaide Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Adelaide to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Adelaide to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1902.159 miles
- 3061.229 kilometers
- 1652.931 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- 1898.235 miles
- 3054.913 kilometers
- 1649.521 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 Adelaide to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Adelaide Airport to Christchurch Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Adelaide to Christchurch generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Adelaide to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Adelaide Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Adelaide |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ADL |
| ICAO Code: | YPAD |
| Coordinates: | 34°56′41″S, 138°31′51″E |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |