How far is Wanaka from Auckland?
The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 606 miles / 975 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Auckland (AKL) to Wanaka (WKA) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 51 minutes.
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Distance from Auckland to Wanaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Wanaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 606.065 miles
- 975.366 kilometers
- 526.656 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- 606.317 miles
- 975.772 kilometers
- 526.875 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 Wanaka?
The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Wanaka Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Wanaka?
Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)
On average, flying from Auckland to Wanaka generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 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 Wanaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).
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 | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |