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How far is Merimbula from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1108 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Merimbula Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Merimbula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.536 miles
  • 2052.777 kilometers
  • 1108.411 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
  • 1272.971 miles
  • 2048.648 kilometers
  • 1106.181 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 Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Merimbula Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Merimbula generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Merimbula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Merimbula Airport (MIM).

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 Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E