Distance between Invercargill (IVC) and Christchurch (CHC)
Flight distance from Invercargill to Christchurch (Invercargill Airport – Christchurch Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 2 minutes.
Driving distance from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch (CHC) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers and travel time by car is about 7 hours 36 minutes.
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Invercargill - Christchurch
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Shortest flight path between Invercargill Airport (IVC) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
How far is Christchurch from Invercargill?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Invercargill and Christchurch. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.951 miles
- 465.021 kilometers
- 251.091 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 288.620 miles
- 464.490 kilometers
- 250.804 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).
Airport information
| A | Invercargill Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Invercargill |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | IVC |
| ICAO Code: | NZNV |
| Coordinates: | 46°24′44″S, 168°18′46″E |
| B | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Invercargill and Christchurch.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 68 kg (149 pounds).
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Invercargill (IVC) → Christchurch (CHC).
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