How far is Wanganui from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 275 miles / 443 kilometers / 239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Wanganui (WAG) is 391 miles / 629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 58 minutes.

Distance from Christchurch to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 275.411 miles
• 443.231 kilometers
• 239.326 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

• 275.501 miles
• 443.376 kilometers
• 239.404 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 Wanganui?

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

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Wanganui?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Wanganui.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Wanganui generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 Wanganui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).

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	Whanganui Airport
City:	Wanganui
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WAG
ICAO Code:	NZWU
Coordinates:	39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E