How far is Richards Bay from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 6866 miles / 11050 kilometers / 5967 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6866.235 miles
- 11050.133 kilometers
- 5966.595 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- 6852.502 miles
- 11028.033 kilometers
- 5954.661 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 Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 13 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Richards Bay generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
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 | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |