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How far is Tainan from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 5650 miles / 9092 kilometers / 4909 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Tainan Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5649.587 miles
  • 9092.129 kilometers
  • 4909.357 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
  • 5662.577 miles
  • 9113.035 kilometers
  • 4920.645 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 Tainan?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Tainan generates about 670 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 670 kilograms equals 1 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Tainan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tainan Airport (TNN).

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E