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How far is Bristol from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 11843 miles / 19059 kilometers / 10291 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Bristol Airport

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11843
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19059
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10291
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
22 h 55 min
CO2 emission
1 600 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11842.515 miles
  • 19058.680 kilometers
  • 10290.864 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
  • 11848.324 miles
  • 19068.029 kilometers
  • 10295.912 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 Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Bristol Airport is 22 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Bristol generates about 1 600 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 600 kilograms equals 3 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

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 Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W