How far is Christchurch from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 2412 miles / 3882 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2412.462 miles
- 3882.481 kilometers
- 2096.372 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- 2414.607 miles
- 3885.933 kilometers
- 2098.236 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 Cairns to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Christchurch Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Cairns to Christchurch generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |