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How far is Nanjing from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 6189 miles / 9961 kilometers / 5378 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6189.382 miles
  • 9960.845 kilometers
  • 5378.426 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
  • 6204.733 miles
  • 9985.550 kilometers
  • 5391.765 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Nanjing generates about 742 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 742 kilograms equals 1 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E