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How far is Nelson from Blenheim?

The distance between Blenheim (Woodbourne Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 37 miles / 60 kilometers / 32 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blenheim (BHE) to Nelson (NSN) is 71 miles / 115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 58 minutes.

Woodbourne Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Blenheim to Nelson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blenheim to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 36.979 miles
  • 59.512 kilometers
  • 32.134 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
  • 36.907 miles
  • 59.397 kilometers
  • 32.072 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 Blenheim to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Woodbourne Airport to Nelson Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Blenheim and Nelson?

There is no time difference between Blenheim and Nelson.

Flight carbon footprint between Woodbourne Airport (BHE) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Blenheim to Nelson generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blenheim to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Woodbourne Airport (BHE) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin Woodbourne Airport
City: Blenheim
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: BHE
ICAO Code: NZWB
Coordinates: 41°31′5″S, 173°52′11″E
Destination Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E