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How far is Kanazawa from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Kanazawa (Komatsu Airport) is 5948 miles / 9572 kilometers / 5169 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Komatsu Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Kanazawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5947.936 miles
  • 9572.275 kilometers
  • 5168.615 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
  • 5967.416 miles
  • 9603.626 kilometers
  • 5185.543 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 Kanazawa?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Komatsu Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Komatsu Airport (KMQ)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Kanazawa generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Kanazawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Komatsu Airport (KMQ).

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 Komatsu Airport
City: Kanazawa
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMQ
ICAO Code: RJNK
Coordinates: 36°23′40″N, 136°24′25″E