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How far is Whyalla from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 2017 miles / 3247 kilometers / 1753 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Whyalla Airport

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2017
Miles
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3247
Kilometers
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1753
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 19 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
220 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2017.409 miles
  • 3246.705 kilometers
  • 1753.080 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
  • 2013.638 miles
  • 3240.636 kilometers
  • 1749.804 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Whyalla Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Whyalla generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E