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How far is Gwangju from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6128 miles / 9863 kilometers / 5325 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6128.475 miles
  • 9862.824 kilometers
  • 5325.499 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
  • 6146.104 miles
  • 9891.196 kilometers
  • 5340.819 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Gwangju Airport is 12 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Gwangju generates about 734 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 734 kilograms equals 1 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E