How far is Christchurch from Wanaka?

The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 184 miles / 297 kilometers / 160 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Christchurch (CHC) is 257 miles / 413 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 26 minutes.

Distance from Wanaka to Christchurch

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 184.287 miles
• 296.581 kilometers
• 160.141 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

• 183.918 miles
• 295.988 kilometers
• 159.821 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 Wanaka to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Christchurch Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanaka and Christchurch?

There is no time difference between Wanaka and Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Wanaka to Christchurch generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wanaka to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin	Wanaka Airport
City:	Wanaka
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WKA
ICAO Code:	NZWF
Coordinates:	44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E

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