How far is Christchurch from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1503.152 miles
- 2419.088 kilometers
- 1306.203 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- 1499.763 miles
- 2413.634 kilometers
- 1303.258 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 Melbourne to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Christchurch Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Christchurch?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Christchurch generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Air New Zealand |
| Jetstar Airways |
| Singapore Airlines |
| Virgin Australia |