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How far is Delma from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Delma (Delma Airport) is 8852 miles / 14246 kilometers / 7692 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Delma Airport

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8852
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14246
Kilometers
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7692
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
17 h 15 min
CO2 emission
1 125 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to Delma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8851.910 miles
  • 14245.769 kilometers
  • 7692.100 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
  • 8853.375 miles
  • 14248.126 kilometers
  • 7693.372 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 Delma?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Delma Airport is 17 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Delma Airport (ZDY)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Delma generates about 1 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 125 kilograms equals 2 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Delma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Delma Airport (ZDY).

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 Delma Airport
City: Delma
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: ZDY
ICAO Code: OMDL
Coordinates: 24°30′36″N, 52°20′6″E