How far is Kona, HI, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4786 miles / 7702 kilometers / 4159 nautical miles.

Distance from Christchurch to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4785.850 miles
• 7702.079 kilometers
• 4158.790 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

• 4801.621 miles
• 7727.459 kilometers
• 4172.494 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Kona International Airport is 9 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Kona?

The time difference between Christchurch and Kona is 23 hours. Kona is 23 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Kona generates about 556 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 556 kilograms equals 1 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Kona

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

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	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W