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How far is Moala from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Moala (Moala Airport) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Moala Airport

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1539
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Distance from Christchurch to Moala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1770.764 miles
  • 2849.769 kilometers
  • 1538.752 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
  • 1775.312 miles
  • 2857.088 kilometers
  • 1542.704 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 Moala?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Moala Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Moala Airport (MFJ)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Moala generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Moala

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Moala Airport (MFJ).

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 Moala Airport
City: Moala
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: MFJ
ICAO Code: NFMO
Coordinates: 18°34′0″S, 179°57′3″E