How far is Melbourne from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 1499 miles / 2412 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1498.655 miles
- 2411.852 kilometers
- 1302.296 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- 1495.268 miles
- 2406.401 kilometers
- 1299.352 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Essendon Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Melbourne generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
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 | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |