How far is Hamilton from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Hamilton (Hamilton Airport) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Hamilton (HLZ) is 450 miles / 725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 46 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Hamilton Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Hamilton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Hamilton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 262.172 miles
- 421.925 kilometers
- 227.821 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- 262.377 miles
- 422.254 kilometers
- 227.999 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 Hamilton?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Hamilton Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Hamilton?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ)
On average, flying from Nelson to Hamilton generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 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 Hamilton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |
| Destination | Hamilton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hamilton |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | HLZ |
| ICAO Code: | NZHN |
| Coordinates: | 37°52′0″S, 175°19′55″E |