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How far is São Paulo from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 7188 miles / 11568 kilometers / 6246 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7187.973 miles
  • 11567.921 kilometers
  • 6246.178 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
  • 7175.297 miles
  • 11547.522 kilometers
  • 6235.163 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 São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is 14 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)

On average, flying from Christchurch to São Paulo generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).

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 São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W