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How far is Blenheim from Nelson?

The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Blenheim (Woodbourne Airport) is 37 miles / 60 kilometers / 32 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Blenheim (BHE) is 71 miles / 115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 57 minutes.

Nelson Airport – Woodbourne Airport

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Distance from Nelson to Blenheim

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 36.979 miles
  • 59.512 kilometers
  • 32.134 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
  • 36.907 miles
  • 59.397 kilometers
  • 32.072 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 Blenheim?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Woodbourne Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Blenheim?

There is no time difference between Nelson and Blenheim.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Woodbourne Airport (BHE)

On average, flying from Nelson to Blenheim generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 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 Blenheim

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Woodbourne Airport (BHE).

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 Woodbourne Airport
City: Blenheim
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: BHE
ICAO Code: NZWB
Coordinates: 41°31′5″S, 173°52′11″E