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How far is Denham from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Denham (Shark Bay Airport) is 3490 miles / 5616 kilometers / 3032 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Shark Bay Airport

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3490
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5616
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3032
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Distance from Christchurch to Denham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3489.514 miles
  • 5615.828 kilometers
  • 3032.305 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
  • 3483.786 miles
  • 5606.610 kilometers
  • 3027.327 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 Denham?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Shark Bay Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Denham generates about 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 393 kilograms equals 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Denham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK).

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 Shark Bay Airport
City: Denham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MJK
ICAO Code: YSHK
Coordinates: 25°53′38″S, 113°34′37″E