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How far is Mackay from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Mackay Airport

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1775
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Distance from Christchurch to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.444 miles
  • 3286.996 kilometers
  • 1774.836 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
  • 2043.716 miles
  • 3289.042 kilometers
  • 1775.941 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Mackay generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E