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How far is Christchurch from Perth?

The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 3137 miles / 5048 kilometers / 2726 nautical miles.

Perth Airport – Christchurch Airport

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5048
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Distance from Perth to Christchurch

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3136.921 miles
  • 5048.385 kilometers
  • 2725.910 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
  • 3130.369 miles
  • 5037.841 kilometers
  • 2720.217 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 Perth to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Christchurch Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Perth to Christchurch generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Perth to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Perth Airport (PER) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″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