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How far is Kathmandu from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 7368 miles / 11858 kilometers / 6403 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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7368
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11858
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6403
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 27 min
Time Difference
7 h 15 min
CO2 emission
907 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7368.006 miles
  • 11857.656 kilometers
  • 6402.622 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
  • 7375.714 miles
  • 11870.061 kilometers
  • 6409.320 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 Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Kathmandu generates about 907 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 907 kilograms equals 2 000 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Kathmandu

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

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 Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E