How far is Christchurch from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 1499 miles / 2412 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1498.655 miles
- 2411.852 kilometers
- 1302.296 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- 1495.268 miles
- 2406.401 kilometers
- 1299.352 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 Melbourne to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Christchurch Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Christchurch generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |