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How far is Galway from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 11749 miles / 18908 kilometers / 10209 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Galway Airport

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11749
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18908
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10209
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
22 h 44 min
CO2 emission
1 584 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11748.733 miles
  • 18907.753 kilometers
  • 10209.370 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
  • 11755.630 miles
  • 18918.853 kilometers
  • 10215.363 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 Galway?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Galway Airport is 22 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Galway generates about 1 584 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 584 kilograms equals 3 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Galway Airport (GWY).

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 Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W