How far is Christchurch from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 8888 miles / 14304 kilometers / 7724 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8888.360 miles
- 14304.430 kilometers
- 7723.774 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- 8894.618 miles
- 14314.500 kilometers
- 7729.212 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 Washington D.C. to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Christchurch Airport is 17 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Christchurch generates about 1 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 130 kilograms equals 2 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |