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How far is Newcastle from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) is 1341 miles / 2159 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Newcastle Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Newcastle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.393 miles
  • 2158.762 kilometers
  • 1165.638 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
  • 1339.873 miles
  • 2156.316 kilometers
  • 1164.318 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 Newcastle?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Newcastle Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Newcastle Airport (NTL)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Newcastle generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Newcastle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Newcastle Airport (NTL).

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 Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NTL
ICAO Code: YWLM
Coordinates: 32°47′41″S, 151°50′2″E