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How far is Padang from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) is 5297 miles / 8525 kilometers / 4603 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Minangkabau International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Padang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5296.919 miles
  • 8524.565 kilometers
  • 4602.897 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
  • 5297.232 miles
  • 8525.069 kilometers
  • 4603.169 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 Padang?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Minangkabau International Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Padang generates about 623 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 623 kilograms equals 1 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Padang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).

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 Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E