How far is Sydney from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers / 1150 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1322.879 miles
- 2128.968 kilometers
- 1149.551 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- 1321.015 miles
- 2125.967 kilometers
- 1147.931 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Sydney Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Sydney?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Sydney generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
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 | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD)
| Air New Zealand |
| American Airlines |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Emirates |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Qantas |
| Virgin Australia |