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How far is Simao from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 6428 miles / 10345 kilometers / 5586 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6427.894 miles
  • 10344.692 kilometers
  • 5585.687 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
  • 6437.051 miles
  • 10359.430 kilometers
  • 5593.645 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 12 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Simao generates about 775 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 775 kilograms equals 1 709 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E