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How far is Nanaimo from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 7447 miles / 11985 kilometers / 6471 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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11985
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Distance from Christchurch to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7446.924 miles
  • 11984.663 kilometers
  • 6471.200 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
  • 7463.628 miles
  • 12011.546 kilometers
  • 6485.716 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Nanaimo generates about 918 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 918 kilograms equals 2 025 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W