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How far is Johannesburg from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 7154 miles / 11513 kilometers / 6216 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7153.732 miles
  • 11512.816 kilometers
  • 6216.423 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
  • 7140.447 miles
  • 11491.435 kilometers
  • 6204.878 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 14 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg generates about 877 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 877 kilograms equals 1 932 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E