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How far is Learmonth from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 3617 miles / 5820 kilometers / 3143 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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3617
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5820
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3143
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Distance from Christchurch to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3616.553 miles
  • 5820.278 kilometers
  • 3142.699 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
  • 3611.784 miles
  • 5812.603 kilometers
  • 3138.555 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Learmonth generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 901 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E