How far is Washington D.C. from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 8905 miles / 14331 kilometers / 7738 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8905.009 miles
- 14331.223 kilometers
- 7738.242 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- 8911.172 miles
- 14341.141 kilometers
- 7743.597 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 17 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Washington D.C. generates about 1 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 133 kilograms equals 2 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |