How far is Christchurch from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 6878 miles / 11070 kilometers / 5977 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6878.440 miles
- 11069.776 kilometers
- 5977.201 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- 6891.352 miles
- 11090.556 kilometers
- 5988.421 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 Los Angeles to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |