Distance from Invercargill to Christchurch
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Invercargill and Christchurch is 464.63 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Invercargill and Christchurch is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 462.60 km (1h 2min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Invercargill (CHC) and Christchurch (CHC) is 462.60 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 1h 2min. Similar flight routes: CHC → WLG , CHC → AKL , CHC → SYD , CHC → CBR , WLG → CHC
Bearing: 46.41° (NE)The initial bearing on the course from Invercargill to Christchurch is 46.41° and the compass direction is NE.
Midpoint: -44.99232,170.55056The geographic midpoint between Invercargill and Christchurch is in 232.31 km distance between both points in a bearing of 46.41°. It is located in New Zealand, Otago, Waitaki District (New Zealand/Aotearoa, Otago, Waitaki District).
Time difference: 0hInvercargill and Christchurch are both in the same time zone Pacific/Auckland.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Invercargill and Christchurch, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.