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How far is Parkes from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 1493 miles / 2403 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Parkes Airport

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1298
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Distance from Christchurch to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1493.179 miles
  • 2403.039 kilometers
  • 1297.537 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
  • 1491.011 miles
  • 2399.550 kilometers
  • 1295.653 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Parkes Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Parkes generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E