How far is Niigata from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5984 miles / 9630 kilometers / 5200 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5983.508 miles
- 9629.522 kilometers
- 5199.526 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- 6003.665 miles
- 9661.962 kilometers
- 5217.042 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 Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Niigata Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Niigata?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Niigata generates about 714 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 714 kilograms equals 1 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
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 | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |