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How far is Vancouver from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 7471 miles / 12024 kilometers / 6492 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7471.313 miles
  • 12023.912 kilometers
  • 6492.393 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
  • 7487.885 miles
  • 12050.582 kilometers
  • 6506.794 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Vancouver generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W