How far is Auckland from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Auckland (Auckland Airport) is 298 miles / 480 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL) is 393 miles / 633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 32 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Auckland Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Auckland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Auckland. 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 Wellington to Auckland?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Auckland?
There is no time difference between Wellington and Auckland.
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Auckland Airport (AKL)
On average, flying from Wellington to Auckland 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 Wellington to Auckland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Auckland Airport (AKL).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Auckland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Auckland |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | AKL |
| ICAO Code: | NZAA |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E |
Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)
| Air New Zealand |
| Jetstar Airways |