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How far is Rio De Janeiro from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 7337 miles / 11807 kilometers / 6376 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Rio De Janeiro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7336.818 miles
  • 11807.464 kilometers
  • 6375.520 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
  • 7324.254 miles
  • 11787.244 kilometers
  • 6364.603 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 Rio De Janeiro?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 14 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Rio De Janeiro generates about 903 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 903 kilograms equals 1 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Rio De Janeiro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W