How far is Christchurch from Auckland?
The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC) is 659 miles / 1061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 29 minutes.
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Distance from Auckland to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 462.823 miles
- 744.842 kilometers
- 402.182 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- 463.351 miles
- 745.692 kilometers
- 402.641 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 Auckland to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Christchurch Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Christchurch?
There is no time difference between Auckland and Christchurch.
Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Auckland to Christchurch generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Auckland to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Auckland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Auckland |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | AKL |
| ICAO Code: | NZAA |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″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 Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Air New Zealand |
| Jetstar Airways |