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How far is Honolulu, HI, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) is 4838 miles / 7786 kilometers / 4204 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Honolulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4837.860 miles
  • 7785.780 kilometers
  • 4203.985 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
  • 4854.460 miles
  • 7812.496 kilometers
  • 4218.410 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 Honolulu?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Honolulu generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Honolulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).

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 Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W