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How far is Lopez, WA, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 7444 miles / 11979 kilometers / 6468 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7443.569 miles
  • 11979.263 kilometers
  • 6468.284 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
  • 7460.019 miles
  • 12005.736 kilometers
  • 6482.579 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Lopez generates about 918 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 918 kilograms equals 2 024 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W