How far is Lafayette, LA, from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 7867 miles / 12661 kilometers / 6836 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7867.134 miles
- 12660.926 kilometers
- 6836.353 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- 7874.001 miles
- 12671.976 kilometers
- 6842.320 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Lafayette generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
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 | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |