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How far is Koro Island from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Koro Island (Koro Airport) is 1846 miles / 2970 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Koro Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Koro Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1845.780 miles
  • 2970.495 kilometers
  • 1603.939 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
  • 1850.776 miles
  • 2978.535 kilometers
  • 1608.280 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 Koro Island?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Koro Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Koro Airport (KXF)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Koro Island generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Koro Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Koro Airport (KXF).

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 Koro Airport
City: Koro Island
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: KXF
ICAO Code: NFNO
Coordinates: 17°20′44″S, 179°25′19″E