How far is Taupo from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 376 miles / 606 kilometers / 327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Taupo (TUO) is 498 miles / 801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.

Distance from Christchurch to Taupo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 376.461 miles
• 605.855 kilometers
• 327.135 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

• 376.584 miles
• 606.054 kilometers
• 327.243 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 Taupo?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Taupo Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Taupo?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Taupo.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Taupo Airport (TUO)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Taupo generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christchurch to Taupo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Taupo Airport (TUO).

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	Taupo Airport
City:	Taupo
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	TUO
ICAO Code:	NZAP
Coordinates:	38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E