How far is Oamaru from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Oamaru (Oamaru Airport) is 125 miles / 201 kilometers / 109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Oamaru (OAM) is 143 miles / 230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Distance from Christchurch to Oamaru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 125.025 miles
• 201.208 kilometers
• 108.643 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

• 124.970 miles
• 201.120 kilometers
• 108.596 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 Oamaru?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Oamaru Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Oamaru?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Oamaru.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Oamaru Airport (OAM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Oamaru generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 96 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 Oamaru

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Oamaru Airport (OAM).

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	Oamaru Airport
City:	Oamaru
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	OAM
ICAO Code:	NZOU
Coordinates:	44°58′12″S, 171°4′55″E