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How far is Nanaimo from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 7443 miles / 11978 kilometers / 6468 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7442.812 miles
  • 11978.044 kilometers
  • 6467.626 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
  • 7459.488 miles
  • 12004.882 kilometers
  • 6482.118 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Nanaimo generates about 918 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 918 kilograms equals 2 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W