How far is Orchid Island from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 5549 miles / 8930 kilometers / 4822 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5548.624 miles
- 8929.644 kilometers
- 4821.622 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- 5561.564 miles
- 8950.469 kilometers
- 4832.867 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lanyu Airport is 11 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Orchid Island generates about 656 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 656 kilograms equals 1 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
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 | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |