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How far is Eastsound, WA, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 7456 miles / 11999 kilometers / 6479 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Orcas Island Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Eastsound

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7455.662 miles
  • 11998.725 kilometers
  • 6478.793 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
  • 7472.132 miles
  • 12025.231 kilometers
  • 6493.105 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 Eastsound?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Orcas Island Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Eastsound generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 027 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Eastsound

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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 Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W