Distance from Rotorua to Christchurch
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Rotorua and Christchurch is 671.92 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Rotorua and Christchurch is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 671.51 km (1h 17min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Rotorua (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) is 671.51 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 1h 17min. Similar flight routes: AKL → WLG , AKL → AKL , AKL → SYD , AKL → CBR , WLG → CHC
Bearing: 206.85° (SSW)The initial bearing on the course from Rotorua to Christchurch is 206.85° and the compass direction is SSW.
Midpoint: -40.84978,174.51534The geographic midpoint between Rotorua and Christchurch is in 335.96 km distance between both points in a bearing of 206.85°. It is located in New Zealand, Marlborough (New Zealand/Aotearoa, Marlborough).
Time difference: 0hRotorua and Christchurch are both in the same time zone Pacific/Auckland.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Rotorua 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.