How far is Christchurch from Queenstown?
The distance between Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 216 miles / 347 kilometers / 188 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC) is 295 miles / 474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.
Queenstown Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Queenstown to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Queenstown to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 215.865 miles
- 347.401 kilometers
- 187.582 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- 215.451 miles
- 346.734 kilometers
- 187.222 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 Queenstown to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Christchurch?
There is no time difference between Queenstown and Christchurch.
Flight carbon footprint between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Queenstown to Christchurch generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Queenstown to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Queenstown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Queenstown |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | ZQN |
| ICAO Code: | NZQN |
| Coordinates: | 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″E |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
Airlines flying from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Air New Zealand |