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How far is Wanaka from Hamilton?

The distance between Hamilton (Hamilton Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton (HLZ) to Wanaka (WKA) is 843 miles / 1356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 29 minutes.

Hamilton Airport – Wanaka Airport

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569
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Distance from Hamilton to Wanaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.955 miles
  • 915.644 kilometers
  • 494.408 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
  • 568.984 miles
  • 915.690 kilometers
  • 494.433 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 Hamilton to Wanaka?

The estimated flight time from Hamilton Airport to Wanaka Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hamilton and Wanaka?

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Wanaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)

On average, flying from Hamilton to Wanaka generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hamilton to Wanaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).

Airport information

Origin Hamilton Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: HLZ
ICAO Code: NZHN
Coordinates: 37°52′0″S, 175°19′55″E
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