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How far is Brisbane from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) is 1561 miles / 2512 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Brisbane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Brisbane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1560.943 miles
  • 2512.094 kilometers
  • 1356.422 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
  • 1560.245 miles
  • 2510.971 kilometers
  • 1355.816 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 Brisbane?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Brisbane Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Brisbane Airport (BNE)

On average, flying from Wellington to Brisbane generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Brisbane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Brisbane Airport (BNE).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
Destination Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E

Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Brisbane (BNE)

Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia