How far is Christchurch from Chatham Island?
The distance between Chatham Island (Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.
Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Chatham Island to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chatham Island to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 552.018 miles
- 888.388 kilometers
- 479.691 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- 550.525 miles
- 885.984 kilometers
- 478.393 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 Chatham Island to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport to Christchurch Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chatham Island and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Chatham Island to Christchurch generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chatham Island to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chatham Island |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHT |
| ICAO Code: | NZCI |
| Coordinates: | 43°48′36″S, 176°27′25″W |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |