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How far is Umtata from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 6786 miles / 10920 kilometers / 5897 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Mthatha Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6785.626 miles
  • 10920.407 kilometers
  • 5896.548 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
  • 6771.287 miles
  • 10897.330 kilometers
  • 5884.088 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 Umtata?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Mthatha Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Umtata generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Umtata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).

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 Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E