How far is Pietermaritzburg from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 6858 miles / 11036 kilometers / 5959 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Pietermaritzburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6857.675 miles
- 11036.359 kilometers
- 5959.157 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- 6843.720 miles
- 11013.900 kilometers
- 5947.030 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 Pietermaritzburg?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Pietermaritzburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Pietermaritzburg generates about 835 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 835 kilograms equals 1 841 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Pietermaritzburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Pietermaritzburg Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pietermaritzburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PZB |
| ICAO Code: | FAPM |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E |