How far is Whakatane from Gisborne?
The distance between Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 77 miles / 124 kilometers / 67 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gisborne (GIS) to Whakatane (WHK) is 121 miles / 195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 48 minutes.
Gisborne Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Gisborne to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gisborne to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 77.261 miles
- 124.339 kilometers
- 67.138 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- 77.216 miles
- 124.267 kilometers
- 67.099 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 Gisborne to Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Gisborne Airport to Whakatane Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gisborne and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Gisborne to Whakatane generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gisborne to Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
Airport information
| Origin | Gisborne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gisborne |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | GIS |
| ICAO Code: | NZGS |
| Coordinates: | 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E |
| Destination | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |