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How far is Hengchun from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) is 5579 miles / 8979 kilometers / 4848 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Hengchun Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Hengchun

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5579.195 miles
  • 8978.844 kilometers
  • 4848.188 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
  • 5591.982 miles
  • 8999.422 kilometers
  • 4859.299 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 Hengchun?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Hengchun Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hengchun Airport (HCN)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Hengchun generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Hengchun

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hengchun Airport (HCN).

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 Hengchun Airport
City: Hengchun
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: HCN
ICAO Code: RCKW
Coordinates: 22°2′27″N, 120°43′48″E