How far is Gisborne from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) is 438 miles / 704 kilometers / 380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Gisborne (GIS) is 599 miles / 964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.

Distance from Christchurch to Gisborne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 437.723 miles
• 704.447 kilometers
• 380.371 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

• 437.571 miles
• 704.201 kilometers
• 380.238 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 Gisborne?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Gisborne Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Gisborne?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Gisborne.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Gisborne Airport (GIS)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Gisborne generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christchurch to Gisborne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Gisborne Airport (GIS).

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	Gisborne Airport
City:	Gisborne
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	GIS
ICAO Code:	NZGS
Coordinates:	38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E