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How far is Medicine Hat from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 7922 miles / 12749 kilometers / 6884 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7921.980 miles
  • 12749.192 kilometers
  • 6884.013 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
  • 7936.432 miles
  • 12772.450 kilometers
  • 6896.571 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 15 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Medicine Hat generates about 987 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 987 kilograms equals 2 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W