How far is Cairns from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 2412 miles / 3882 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2412.462 miles
- 3882.481 kilometers
- 2096.372 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- 2414.607 miles
- 3885.933 kilometers
- 2098.236 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 Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Cairns generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
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 | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |