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How far is Phalaborwa from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 7186 miles / 11564 kilometers / 6244 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7185.841 miles
  • 11564.490 kilometers
  • 6244.325 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
  • 7173.079 miles
  • 11543.952 kilometers
  • 6233.235 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 14 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Phalaborwa generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E