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How far is Christchurch from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 5399 miles / 8689 kilometers / 4691 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Christchurch Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5398.806 miles
  • 8688.536 kilometers
  • 4691.434 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
  • 5400.703 miles
  • 8691.588 kilometers
  • 4693.082 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 Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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