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How far is Cooma from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Cooma (Cooma–Snowy Mountains Airport) is 1341 miles / 2158 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Cooma–Snowy Mountains Airport

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1341
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2158
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1165
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Distance from Christchurch to Cooma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1340.814 miles
  • 2157.831 kilometers
  • 1165.136 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
  • 1338.200 miles
  • 2153.625 kilometers
  • 1162.864 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 Cooma?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Cooma–Snowy Mountains Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Cooma–Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Cooma generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Cooma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Cooma–Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM).

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 Cooma–Snowy Mountains Airport
City: Cooma
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOM
ICAO Code: YCOM
Coordinates: 36°18′2″S, 148°58′26″E