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How far is Hokitika from Nelson?

The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Hokitika (Hokitika Airport) is 151 miles / 243 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Hokitika (HKK) is 201 miles / 323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 32 minutes.

Nelson Airport – Hokitika Airport

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Distance from Nelson to Hokitika

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 150.952 miles
  • 242.934 kilometers
  • 131.174 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
  • 150.792 miles
  • 242.677 kilometers
  • 131.035 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 Hokitika?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Hokitika Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Hokitika?

There is no time difference between Nelson and Hokitika.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Hokitika Airport (HKK)

On average, flying from Nelson to Hokitika generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 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 Hokitika

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Hokitika Airport (HKK).

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 Hokitika Airport
City: Hokitika
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: HKK
ICAO Code: NZHK
Coordinates: 42°42′48″S, 170°59′6″E