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How far is Sado from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 6006 miles / 9665 kilometers / 5219 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Sado Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6005.726 miles
  • 9665.278 kilometers
  • 5218.833 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
  • 6025.798 miles
  • 9697.582 kilometers
  • 5236.275 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Sado Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Sado generates about 717 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 717 kilograms equals 1 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Sado

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sado Airport (SDS).

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E