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How far is Ballina from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 1458 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1458.207 miles
  • 2346.756 kilometers
  • 1267.147 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
  • 1457.945 miles
  • 2346.334 kilometers
  • 1266.919 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 Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Ballina generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E