How far is Whakatane from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Whakatane (WHK) is 601 miles / 968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 40 minutes.
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Distance from Christchurch to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.726 miles
- 720.545 kilometers
- 389.063 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- 447.863 miles
- 720.766 kilometers
- 389.182 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Whakatane Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Whakatane?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Whakatane.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Whakatane generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |