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How far is Hilo, HI, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 4811 miles / 7743 kilometers / 4181 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Hilo International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4811.477 miles
  • 7743.322 kilometers
  • 4181.059 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
  • 4827.075 miles
  • 7768.424 kilometers
  • 4194.613 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Hilo International Airport is 9 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Hilo generates about 559 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 559 kilograms equals 1 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Hilo

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

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W