How far is Christchurch from Westport?

The distance between Westport (Westport Airport) and Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) is 130 miles / 210 kilometers / 113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westport (WSZ) to Christchurch (CHC) is 211 miles / 340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 34 minutes.

Distance from Westport to Christchurch

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 130.242 miles
• 209.605 kilometers
• 113.177 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

• 130.306 miles
• 209.706 kilometers
• 113.232 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 Westport to Christchurch?

The estimated flight time from Westport Airport to Christchurch Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westport and Christchurch?

There is no time difference between Westport and Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Westport Airport (WSZ) and Christchurch Airport (CHC)

On average, flying from Westport to Christchurch generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 97 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westport to Christchurch

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westport Airport (WSZ) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).

Airport information

Origin	Westport Airport
City:	Westport
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WSZ
ICAO Code:	NZWS
Coordinates:	41°44′17″S, 171°34′51″E

Destination	Christchurch Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
Coordinates:	43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E