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How far is Melbourne from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 1482 miles / 2385 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Moorabbin Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1481.744 miles
  • 2384.635 kilometers
  • 1287.600 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
  • 1478.357 miles
  • 2379.185 kilometers
  • 1284.657 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Melbourne generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).

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 Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E