How far is Kaitaia from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Kaitaia (Kaitaia Airport) is 430 miles / 691 kilometers / 373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Kaitaia (KAT) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Kaitaia Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Kaitaia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Kaitaia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 429.595 miles
- 691.366 kilometers
- 373.308 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- 430.349 miles
- 692.579 kilometers
- 373.963 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 Kaitaia?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Kaitaia Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Kaitaia?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT)
On average, flying from Nelson to Kaitaia generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 195 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 Kaitaia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT).
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 | Kaitaia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kaitaia |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | KAT |
| ICAO Code: | NZKT |
| Coordinates: | 35°4′11″S, 173°17′6″E |