How far is Wellington from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) is 277 miles / 445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 31 minutes.
Christchurch Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 189.166 miles
- 304.434 kilometers
- 164.381 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- 189.099 miles
- 304.325 kilometers
- 164.322 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 Wellington?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Wellington International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Wellington?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Wellington.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Wellington generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 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 Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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 | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
Airlines flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)
| Air New Zealand |
| Jetstar Airways |