How far is San Diego, CA, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 6867 miles / 11051 kilometers / 5967 nautical miles.

Distance from Christchurch to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6867.051 miles
• 11051.447 kilometers
• 5967.304 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

• 6879.414 miles
• 11071.344 kilometers
• 5978.048 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to San Diego International Airport is 13 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and San Diego?

The time difference between Christchurch and San Diego is 21 hours. San Diego is 21 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Christchurch to San Diego generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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	San Diego International Airport
City:	San Diego, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SAN
ICAO Code:	KSAN
Coordinates:	32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W