How far is King Island, Tasmania from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1496 miles / 2407 kilometers / 1300 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – King Island Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to King Island, Tasmania
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to King Island, Tasmania. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1495.593 miles
- 2406.923 kilometers
- 1299.635 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- 1491.866 miles
- 2400.925 kilometers
- 1296.396 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 King Island, Tasmania?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to King Island Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and King Island, Tasmania?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and King Island Airport (KNS)
On average, flying from Christchurch to King Island, Tasmania generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to King Island, Tasmania
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and King Island Airport (KNS).
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 | King Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | King Island, Tasmania |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | KNS |
| ICAO Code: | YKII |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E |