How far is Christchurch from Invercargill?
The distance between Invercargill (Invercargill Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch (CHC) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.
Invercargill Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Invercargill to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Invercargill to Christchurch. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Invercargill to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Invercargill Airport to Christchurch Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Invercargill and Christchurch?
There is no time difference between Invercargill and Christchurch.
Flight carbon footprint between Invercargill Airport (IVC) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Invercargill to Christchurch generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Invercargill to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Invercargill Airport (IVC) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Invercargill Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Invercargill |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | IVC |
| ICAO Code: | NZNV |
| Coordinates: | 46°24′44″S, 168°18′46″E |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
Airlines flying from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Air New Zealand |