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How far is Christchurch from Dunedin?

The distance between Dunedin (Dunedin Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 204 miles / 328 kilometers / 177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch (CHC) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Dunedin Airport – Christchurch Airport

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204
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Distance from Dunedin to Christchurch

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 203.853 miles
  • 328.070 kilometers
  • 177.143 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
  • 203.760 miles
  • 327.920 kilometers
  • 177.063 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 Dunedin to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Dunedin Airport to Christchurch Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dunedin and Christchurch?

There is no time difference between Dunedin and Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunedin Airport (DUD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Dunedin to Christchurch generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunedin to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunedin Airport (DUD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin Dunedin Airport
City: Dunedin
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: DUD
ICAO Code: NZDN
Coordinates: 45°55′41″S, 170°11′52″E
Destination Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E

Airlines flying from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch (CHC)

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