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How far is Houston, TX, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 7700 miles / 12392 kilometers / 6691 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7699.750 miles
  • 12391.546 kilometers
  • 6690.900 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
  • 7707.173 miles
  • 12403.492 kilometers
  • 6697.350 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 15 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Houston generates about 955 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 955 kilograms equals 2 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W