How far is Sendai from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 5957 miles / 9586 kilometers / 5176 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Sendai Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Sendai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Sendai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5956.748 miles
- 9586.456 kilometers
- 5176.272 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- 5977.186 miles
- 9619.349 kilometers
- 5194.033 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 Sendai?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Sendai Airport is 11 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Sendai?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Sendai generates about 711 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 711 kilograms equals 1 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Sendai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).
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 | Sendai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sendai |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | SDJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSS |
| Coordinates: | 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E |