How far is Christchurch from Taupo?

The distance between Taupo (Taupo Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 376 miles / 606 kilometers / 327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taupo (TUO) to Christchurch (CHC) is 497 miles / 800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Taupo to Christchurch

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 376.461 miles
• 605.855 kilometers
• 327.135 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

• 376.584 miles
• 606.054 kilometers
• 327.243 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 Taupo to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Taupo Airport to Christchurch Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Taupo and Christchurch?

There is no time difference between Taupo and Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Taupo to Christchurch generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taupo to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin	Taupo Airport
City:	Taupo
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	TUO
ICAO Code:	NZAP
Coordinates:	38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E

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