Distance from Christchurch to Dunedin
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Christchurch0 mChristchurch is the largest city in the South Island and the second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand. Christchurch has an urban population of 407,800, and a metropolitan population of 556,500. It i…
Dunedin0 mDunedin is the second-most populous city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Christchurch to Dunedin?
It is 310 km in a straight line from Christchurch to Dunedin. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 8 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Christchurch to Dunedin?
Around 5 h 10 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.