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How far is Handan from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Handan (Handan Airport) is 6606 miles / 10631 kilometers / 5740 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Handan Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Handan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6605.632 miles
  • 10630.734 kilometers
  • 5740.137 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
  • 6621.281 miles
  • 10655.920 kilometers
  • 5753.736 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 Handan?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Handan Airport is 13 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Handan Airport (HDG)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Handan generates about 800 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 800 kilograms equals 1 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Handan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Handan Airport (HDG).

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 Handan Airport
City: Handan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HDG
ICAO Code: ZBHD
Coordinates: 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″E