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How far is Wanaka from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 7896 miles / 12707 kilometers / 6861 nautical miles.

Denver International Airport – Wanaka Airport

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Distance from Denver to Wanaka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Wanaka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7895.828 miles
  • 12707.104 kilometers
  • 6861.287 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
  • 7907.017 miles
  • 12725.110 kilometers
  • 6871.010 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 Denver to Wanaka?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Wanaka Airport is 15 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)

On average, flying from Denver to Wanaka generates about 983 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 983 kilograms equals 2 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Denver to Wanaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W
Destination Wanaka Airport
City: Wanaka
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WKA
ICAO Code: NZWF
Coordinates: 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E