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How far is Bangkok from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 5984 miles / 9631 kilometers / 5200 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5984.474 miles
  • 9631.078 kilometers
  • 5200.366 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
  • 5990.378 miles
  • 9640.579 kilometers
  • 5205.496 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 Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Bangkok generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Bangkok

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

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 Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E