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How far is London from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 11803 miles / 18996 kilometers / 10257 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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11803
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18996
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10257
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Flight time duration
22 h 50 min
CO2 emission
1 593 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11803.366 miles
  • 18995.676 kilometers
  • 10256.845 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
  • 11808.045 miles
  • 19003.207 kilometers
  • 10260.911 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 22 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Christchurch to London generates about 1 593 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 593 kilograms equals 3 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W