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How far is Lijiang from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 6652 miles / 10705 kilometers / 5780 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6651.532 miles
  • 10704.603 kilometers
  • 5780.023 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
  • 6661.785 miles
  • 10721.104 kilometers
  • 5788.933 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 13 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Lijiang generates about 806 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 806 kilograms equals 1 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E