How far is Christchurch from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 155 miles / 250 kilometers / 135 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC) is 255 miles / 411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 40 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 155.287 miles
- 249.910 kilometers
- 134.941 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- 155.417 miles
- 250.120 kilometers
- 135.054 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 Nelson to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Christchurch Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Christchurch?
There is no time difference between Nelson and Christchurch.
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Nelson to Christchurch generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nelson to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
| Origin | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″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 Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC)
| Air New Zealand |