How far is Chatham Island from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Chatham Island (Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Chatham Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Chatham Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 552.018 miles
- 888.388 kilometers
- 479.691 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- 550.525 miles
- 885.984 kilometers
- 478.393 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 Chatham Island?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Chatham Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Chatham Island generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Chatham Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chatham Island |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | CHT |
| ICAO Code: | NZCI |
| Coordinates: | 43°48′36″S, 176°27′25″W |