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How far is Margate from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Margate (Margate Airport) is 6785 miles / 10919 kilometers / 5896 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Margate Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Margate

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6784.826 miles
  • 10919.119 kilometers
  • 5895.852 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
  • 6770.656 miles
  • 10896.315 kilometers
  • 5883.539 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 Margate?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Margate Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Margate Airport (MGH)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Margate generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Margate

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Margate Airport (MGH).

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 Margate Airport
City: Margate
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MGH
ICAO Code: FAMG
Coordinates: 30°51′26″S, 30°20′34″E