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How far is Lahaina, HI, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 4847 miles / 7800 kilometers / 4212 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Kapalua Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4846.679 miles
  • 7799.974 kilometers
  • 4211.649 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
  • 4862.963 miles
  • 7826.180 kilometers
  • 4225.799 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Kapalua Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Lahaina generates about 564 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 564 kilograms equals 1 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lahaina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kapalua Airport (JHM).

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 Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W