Distance from Sydney to Christchurch
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Sydney (SYD) and Christchurch (CHC) is 2,131.90 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 3h 0min. Similar flight routes: SYD → WLG , SYD → AKL , SYD → SYD , SYD → CBR , CBR → CHC
Bearing: 120.09° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from Sydney to Christchurch is 120.09° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: -39.18975,161.18765The geographic midpoint between Sydney and Christchurch is in 1,069.27 km distance between both points in a bearing of 120.09°.
Distance: 2,138.53 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Sydney and Christchurch is 2,138.53 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Sydney and Christchurch is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 2hThe time difference between Sydney (Australia/Sydney) and Christchurch (Pacific/Auckland) is 2 hours. This means that it is now 07:25 (09.05.2024) in Sydney and 09:25 (09.05.2024) in Christchurch.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Sydney 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.