Distance from Christchurch to Napier
573km
1 h 27 min✈ by plane
9 h 33 min🚗 by car
12 h 25 min🚌 by bus
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…
Napier0 mFrequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Christchurch to Napier?
It is 573 km in a straight line from Christchurch to Napier. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Napier?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 27 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Christchurch to Napier?
Around 9 h 33 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.