How far is Rotorua from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 421 miles / 677 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 29 minutes.
Christchurch Airport – Rotorua Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Rotorua
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Rotorua. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 420.857 miles
- 677.304 kilometers
- 365.715 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- 421.047 miles
- 677.610 kilometers
- 365.880 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 Rotorua?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Rotorua Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Rotorua?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Rotorua.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Rotorua generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 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 Rotorua
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).
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 | Rotorua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rotorua |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | ROT |
| ICAO Code: | NZRO |
| Coordinates: | 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)
| Air New Zealand |