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How far is Guangzhou from Christchurch?

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

Christchurch Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Guangzhou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Guangzhou. 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 Christchurch to Guangzhou?

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

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

On average, flying from Christchurch to Guangzhou 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 Christchurch to Guangzhou

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

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 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