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How far is Auckland from Nelson?

The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Auckland (Auckland Airport) is 308 miles / 495 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL) is 523 miles / 841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 8 minutes.

Nelson Airport – Auckland Airport

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Distance from Nelson to Auckland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Auckland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 307.732 miles
  • 495.246 kilometers
  • 267.412 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
  • 308.128 miles
  • 495.884 kilometers
  • 267.756 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 Nelson to Auckland?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Auckland Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Auckland?

There is no time difference between Nelson and Auckland.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Auckland Airport (AKL)

On average, flying from Nelson to Auckland generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nelson to Auckland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Auckland Airport (AKL).

Airport information

Origin Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E
Destination Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E

Airlines flying from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)

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