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How far is Wanganui from New Plymouth?

The distance between New Plymouth (New Plymouth Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 80 miles / 128 kilometers / 69 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Plymouth (NPL) to Wanganui (WAG) is 103 miles / 166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 27 minutes.

New Plymouth Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from New Plymouth to Wanganui

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Plymouth to Wanganui. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 79.831 miles
  • 128.476 kilometers
  • 69.371 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
  • 79.851 miles
  • 128.508 kilometers
  • 69.389 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 New Plymouth to Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from New Plymouth Airport to Whanganui Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between New Plymouth and Wanganui?

There is no time difference between New Plymouth and Wanganui.

Flight carbon footprint between New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from New Plymouth to Wanganui generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 81 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Plymouth to Wanganui

See the map of the shortest flight path between New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).

Airport information

Origin New Plymouth Airport
City: New Plymouth
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NPL
ICAO Code: NZNP
Coordinates: 39°0′30″S, 174°10′44″E
Destination Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E