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How far is Blackwater from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Blackwater Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1923.737 miles
  • 3095.955 kilometers
  • 1671.682 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
  • 1924.157 miles
  • 3096.631 kilometers
  • 1672.047 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 Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Blackwater Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Blackwater generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Blackwater

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Blackwater Airport (BLT).

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 Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E