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How far is Abu Dhabi from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 8732 miles / 14053 kilometers / 7588 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8732.318 miles
  • 14053.304 kilometers
  • 7588.177 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
  • 8734.077 miles
  • 14056.134 kilometers
  • 7589.705 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 Christchurch to Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 17 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi generates about 1 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 107 kilograms equals 2 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E