How far is Washington D.C. from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 8888 miles / 14304 kilometers / 7724 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8888.360 miles
- 14304.430 kilometers
- 7723.774 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- 8894.618 miles
- 14314.500 kilometers
- 7729.212 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 17 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Washington D.C. generates about 1 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 130 kilograms equals 2 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |