Distance between Queenstown (ZQN) and Christchurch (CHC)
Flight distance from Queenstown to Christchurch (Queenstown Airport – Christchurch Airport) is 216 miles / 347 kilometers / 188 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 54 minutes.
Driving distance from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC) is 295 miles / 474 kilometers and travel time by car is about 5 hours 51 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
How far is Christchurch from Queenstown?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Queenstown and Christchurch. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | Queenstown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Queenstown |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | ZQN |
| ICAO Code: | NZQN |
| Coordinates: | 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″E |
| B | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Queenstown and Christchurch.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 57 kg (125 pounds).
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Queenstown (ZQN) → Christchurch (CHC).
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