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How far is Christchurch from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 5940 miles / 9559 kilometers / 5161 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Christchurch Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Christchurch

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5939.674 miles
  • 9558.979 kilometers
  • 5161.436 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
  • 5951.450 miles
  • 9577.931 kilometers
  • 5171.669 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 Guangzhou to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Christchurch Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Christchurch generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E