Distance from Whanganui to Christchurch
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Whanganui and Christchurch is 510.40 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Whanganui and Christchurch is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 509.09 km (1h 5min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Whanganui (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC) is 509.09 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 1h 5min. Similar flight routes: WLG → WLG , WLG → AKL , WLG → SYD , WLG → CBR , AKL → CHC
Bearing: 201.89° (SSW)The initial bearing on the course from Whanganui to Christchurch is 201.89° and the compass direction is SSW.
Midpoint: -41.40759,173.8154The geographic midpoint between Whanganui and Christchurch is in 255.20 km distance between both points in a bearing of 201.89°. It is located in New Zealand, Marlborough (New Zealand/Aotearoa, Marlborough).
Time difference: 0hWhanganui and Christchurch are both in the same time zone Pacific/Auckland.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Whanganui 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.