How far is Richmond, VA, from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 8846 miles / 14236 kilometers / 7687 nautical miles.

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)

• 8846.046 miles
• 14236.331 kilometers
• 7687.004 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

• 8851.978 miles
• 14245.878 kilometers
• 7692.159 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 International Airport is 17 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Richmond?

The time difference between Christchurch and Richmond is 18 hours. Richmond is 18 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Richmond generates about 1 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 124 kilograms equals 2 478 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 International Airport (RIC).

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	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W