How far is Palmerston North from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Palmerston North (Palmerston North Airport) is 270 miles / 435 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR) is 362 miles / 582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.
Christchurch Airport – Palmerston North Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Palmerston North
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 270.377 miles
- 435.129 kilometers
- 234.951 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- 270.330 miles
- 435.054 kilometers
- 234.910 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 Palmerston North?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Palmerston North Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Palmerston North?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Palmerston North.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Palmerston North generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Christchurch to Palmerston North
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR).
Airport information
Origin | Christchurch Airport |
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City: | Christchurch |
Country: | New Zealand |
IATA Code: | CHC |
ICAO Code: | NZCH |
Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
Destination | Palmerston North Airport |
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City: | Palmerston North |
Country: | New Zealand |
IATA Code: | PMR |
ICAO Code: | NZPM |
Coordinates: | 40°19′14″S, 175°37′1″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR)
Air New Zealand |