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How far is Wollongong from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1316.545 miles
  • 2118.775 kilometers
  • 1144.047 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
  • 1314.502 miles
  • 2115.485 kilometers
  • 1142.271 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Wollongong generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E