How far is Christchurch from Whakatane?
The distance between Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whakatane (WHK) to Christchurch (CHC) is 605 miles / 973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 18 minutes.
Whakatane Airport – Christchurch Airport
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Distance from Whakatane to Christchurch
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whakatane to Christchurch. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.726 miles
- 720.545 kilometers
- 389.063 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- 447.863 miles
- 720.766 kilometers
- 389.182 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 Whakatane to Christchurch?
The estimated flight time from Whakatane Airport to Christchurch Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whakatane and Christchurch?
There is no time difference between Whakatane and Christchurch.
Flight carbon footprint between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)
On average, flying from Whakatane to Christchurch generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whakatane to Christchurch
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Airport information
Origin | Whakatane Airport |
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City: | Whakatane |
Country: | New Zealand |
IATA Code: | WHK |
ICAO Code: | NZWK |
Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |
Destination | Christchurch Airport |
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City: | Christchurch |
Country: | New Zealand |
IATA Code: | CHC |
ICAO Code: | NZCH |
Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |