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Carbon Emissions from Melbourne to Christchurch
The total carbon emissions for a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is 693 lbs CO2.
This is equivalent to 314 kg CO2e or 0.31 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents.
With radiative forcing in effect, the carbon emissions may increase by 2.7 times, so the CO2 equivalents would then be 1,872 pounds, equivalent to 849 kilograms or 0.85 metric tonnes.
These calculations are based on the distance from Melbourne to Christchurch, which is 1,498 miles or 2,411 kilometers.
Your trip begins in Melbourne, Australia.
It ends in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This trip is a short haul international flight. The calculation includes an assumption of a 65% load factor with 139 seats.
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The distance from Melbourne to Christchurch is 1,498 miles or 2,411 kilometers.
A typical flight between Melbourne and Christchurch would have a flying time of about 2 hours, 60 minutes. This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your exact time may vary depending on wind speeds.
If you could drive a straight line from Melbourne to Christchurch, it would take you about 27 hours, 15 minutes. This assumes an average driving speed of 55 mph or 88.5 km/hr. If you are planning a road trip, you can get the driving directions from Melbourne to Christchurch using Google Maps.
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This site provides an online carbon emissions calculator to help you find the CO2 footprint of any flight. You can enter airports, cities, states, countries, or zip codes to compute the CO2 emissions between any two locations. The distance is calculated using a GPS-accurate method and the approximate carbon emissions are shown in pounds, kilograms, and metric tonnes. You can view the effects of radiative forcing and other variables on the measure of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). Formulas are based on the UK DEFRA specifications for domestic, short haul, and long haul international flights. Carbon emissions due to airline travel can impact climate change, so it's important for us to look for eco-friendly ways to help the environment and leave a greener world for the next generation. You can do your part by learning how to go green--through recycling and conserving natural resources, promoting clean air and water, purchasing carbon offsets to reduce your personal footprint, and encouraging your company to take part in corporate sustainability.
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