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How far is Xiamen from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) is 5816 miles / 9359 kilometers / 5054 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Xiamen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5815.719 miles
  • 9359.492 kilometers
  • 5053.721 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
  • 5828.824 miles
  • 9380.583 kilometers
  • 5065.109 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 Xiamen?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Xiamen generates about 692 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 692 kilograms equals 1 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Xiamen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).

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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E