Distance from Christchurch to Wellington
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…
Wellington0 mWellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the adm…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Christchurch to Wellington?
It is 305 km in a straight line from Christchurch to Wellington. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Wellington?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 7 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Christchurch to Wellington?
Around 5 h 5 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.