How far is Christchurch from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 8515 miles / 13703 kilometers / 7399 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Christchurch

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8514.660 miles
• 13703.018 kilometers
• 7399.038 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

• 8523.473 miles
• 13717.200 kilometers
• 7406.696 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 Chicago to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Christchurch Airport is 16 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Christchurch?

The time difference between Chicago and Christchurch is 19 hours. Christchurch is 19 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Christchurch generates about 1 074 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 074 kilograms equals 2 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Destination	Christchurch Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
Coordinates:	43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E