How far is Fort Nelson from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 7959 miles / 12808 kilometers / 6916 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7958.628 miles
- 12808.170 kilometers
- 6915.858 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- 7975.743 miles
- 12835.713 kilometers
- 6930.731 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Fort Nelson generates about 992 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 992 kilograms equals 2 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |