How far is Queenstown from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) is 216 miles / 347 kilometers / 188 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN) is 295 miles / 474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.
Christchurch Airport – Queenstown Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Queenstown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Queenstown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 215.865 miles
- 347.401 kilometers
- 187.582 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- 215.451 miles
- 346.734 kilometers
- 187.222 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 Queenstown?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Queenstown?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Queenstown.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Queenstown generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 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 Queenstown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
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 | Queenstown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Queenstown |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | ZQN |
| ICAO Code: | NZQN |
| Coordinates: | 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN)
| Air New Zealand |