How far is Whangarei from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Whangarei (Whangarei Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Whangarei (WRE) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 1 minutes.
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Distance from Christchurch to Whangarei
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Whangarei. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 541.535 miles
- 871.516 kilometers
- 470.581 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- 542.281 miles
- 872.716 kilometers
- 471.229 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 Whangarei?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Whangarei Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Whangarei?
There is no time difference between Christchurch and Whangarei.
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whangarei Airport (WRE)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Whangarei generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Whangarei
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whangarei Airport (WRE).
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 | Whangarei Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whangarei |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WRE |
| ICAO Code: | NZWR |
| Coordinates: | 35°46′5″S, 174°21′54″E |