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How far is Yamagata from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 5986 miles / 9633 kilometers / 5201 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5985.515 miles
  • 9632.753 kilometers
  • 5201.270 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
  • 6005.921 miles
  • 9665.593 kilometers
  • 5219.003 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Yamagata Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Yamagata generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Yamagata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ).

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E