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How far is Seattle, WA, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 7416 miles / 11935 kilometers / 6445 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Christchurch to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7416.341 miles
  • 11935.445 kilometers
  • 6444.624 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
  • 7432.564 miles
  • 11961.552 kilometers
  • 6458.721 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 Christchurch to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Seattle generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 015 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W