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How far is Richmond from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers / 2008 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2310.260 miles
  • 3718.003 kilometers
  • 2007.561 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
  • 2310.601 miles
  • 3718.551 kilometers
  • 2007.857 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Richmond Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Richmond generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E