How far is Nelson from Brisbane?
The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 1490 miles / 2398 kilometers / 1295 nautical miles.
Brisbane Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Brisbane to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brisbane to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1490.316 miles
- 2398.431 kilometers
- 1295.049 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- 1489.890 miles
- 2397.746 kilometers
- 1294.679 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 Brisbane to Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and Nelson?
The time difference between Brisbane and Nelson is 2 hours. Nelson is 2 hours ahead of Brisbane.
Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Brisbane to Nelson generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Brisbane to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Brisbane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brisbane |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | BNE |
| ICAO Code: | YBBN |
| Coordinates: | 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |