How far is Kelowna from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 7629 miles / 12278 kilometers / 6630 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7629.348 miles
- 12278.245 kilometers
- 6629.722 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- 7645.335 miles
- 12303.975 kilometers
- 6643.615 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 Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 14 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Kelowna?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Kelowna generates about 945 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 945 kilograms equals 2 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
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 | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |