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How far is Frankfurt from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 11556 miles / 18597 kilometers / 10042 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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11556
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18597
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10042
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
22 h 22 min
CO2 emission
1 552 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11555.566 miles
  • 18596.880 kilometers
  • 10041.512 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
  • 11557.235 miles
  • 18599.567 kilometers
  • 10042.963 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 22 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Frankfurt generates about 1 552 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 552 kilograms equals 3 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Frankfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E