How far is Kaitaia from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Kaitaia (Kaitaia Airport) is 582 miles / 937 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Kaitaia (KAT) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 4 minutes.

Distance from Christchurch to Kaitaia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 582.209 miles
• 936.975 kilometers
• 505.926 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

• 583.110 miles
• 938.424 kilometers
• 506.709 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 Kaitaia?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Kaitaia Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Kaitaia?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Kaitaia.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Kaitaia generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 Kaitaia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT).

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	Kaitaia Airport
City:	Kaitaia
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	KAT
ICAO Code:	NZKT
Coordinates:	35°4′11″S, 173°17′6″E