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How far is Johannesburg from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 7129 miles / 11473 kilometers / 6195 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7128.811 miles
  • 11472.710 kilometers
  • 6194.768 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
  • 7115.466 miles
  • 11451.233 kilometers
  • 6183.171 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Rand Airport is 13 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg generates about 873 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 873 kilograms equals 1 925 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rand Airport (QRA).

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 Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E