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How far is Ko Samui from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 5812 miles / 9354 kilometers / 5051 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5812.302 miles
  • 9353.993 kilometers
  • 5050.752 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
  • 5816.527 miles
  • 9360.793 kilometers
  • 5054.424 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Samui Airport is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Ko Samui generates about 691 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 691 kilograms equals 1 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Ko Samui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Samui Airport (USM).

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 Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E