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How far is Westport from Gisborne?

The distance between Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) and Westport (Westport Airport) is 399 miles / 643 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gisborne (GIS) to Westport (WSZ) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 26 minutes.

Gisborne Airport – Westport Airport

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399
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Distance from Gisborne to Westport

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gisborne to Westport. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 399.263 miles
  • 642.552 kilometers
  • 346.950 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
  • 398.703 miles
  • 641.651 kilometers
  • 346.464 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 Westport?

The estimated flight time from Gisborne Airport to Westport Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gisborne and Westport?

There is no time difference between Gisborne and Westport.

Flight carbon footprint between Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Westport Airport (WSZ)

On average, flying from Gisborne to Westport generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 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 Westport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Westport Airport (WSZ).

Airport information

Origin Gisborne Airport
City: Gisborne
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: GIS
ICAO Code: NZGS
Coordinates: 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E
Destination Westport Airport
City: Westport
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WSZ
ICAO Code: NZWS
Coordinates: 41°44′17″S, 171°34′51″E