How far is Wanaka from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 184 miles / 297 kilometers / 160 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Wanaka (WKA) is 257 miles / 413 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 27 minutes.

Distance from Christchurch to Wanaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 184.287 miles
• 296.581 kilometers
• 160.141 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

• 183.918 miles
• 295.988 kilometers
• 159.821 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 Wanaka?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Wanaka Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Wanaka?

There is no time difference between Christchurch and Wanaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Wanaka generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 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 Wanaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).

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	Wanaka Airport
City:	Wanaka
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WKA
ICAO Code:	NZWF
Coordinates:	44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E