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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 6925 miles / 11145 kilometers / 6018 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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6925
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11145
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6018
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Distance from Christchurch to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6925.436 miles
  • 11145.409 kilometers
  • 6018.039 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
  • 6938.455 miles
  • 11166.360 kilometers
  • 6029.352 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 13 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Palmdale generates about 844 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 844 kilograms equals 1 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W