How far is New Orleans, LA, from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 7940 miles / 12779 kilometers / 6900 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7940.488 miles
- 12778.977 kilometers
- 6900.096 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- 7946.986 miles
- 12789.434 kilometers
- 6905.742 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and New Orleans?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Christchurch to New Orleans generates about 990 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 990 kilograms equals 2 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |