How far is Durban from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 6840 miles / 11008 kilometers / 5944 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6840.272 miles
- 11008.351 kilometers
- 5944.034 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- 6826.346 miles
- 10985.939 kilometers
- 5931.932 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 Durban?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 13 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Durban?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Durban generates about 832 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 832 kilograms equals 1 835 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
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 | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |