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How far is Sanya from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 5831 miles / 9385 kilometers / 5067 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5831.348 miles
  • 9384.644 kilometers
  • 5067.303 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
  • 5840.593 miles
  • 9399.523 kilometers
  • 5075.337 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 11 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Sanya generates about 694 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 694 kilograms equals 1 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E