How far is Wellington from Auckland?
The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 298 miles / 480 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) is 394 miles / 634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 35 minutes.
Auckland Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Auckland to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 297.949 miles
- 479.503 kilometers
- 258.911 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 298.422 miles
- 480.264 kilometers
- 259.322 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Wellington?
The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Wellington International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Wellington?
There is no time difference between Auckland and Wellington.
Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Auckland to Wellington generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Auckland to Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Airport information
| Origin | Auckland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Auckland |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | AKL |
| ICAO Code: | NZAA |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E |
| Destination | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
Airlines flying from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)
| Air New Zealand |
| Jetstar Airways |