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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 7472 miles / 12024 kilometers / 6493 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7471.653 miles
  • 12024.460 kilometers
  • 6492.689 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
  • 7488.067 miles
  • 12050.876 kilometers
  • 6506.953 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Bellingham generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W