Distance from Christchurch to Palmerston North
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…
Palmerston North0 mPalmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatū-Whanganui region. Located in the eastern Manawatū Plains, the city is near the north bank of the Manawatū River, 35 km (22 mi)…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Christchurch to Palmerston North?
It is 431 km in a straight line from Christchurch to Palmerston North. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 17 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Christchurch to Palmerston North?
Around 7 h 11 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.