How far is Palmerston North from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Palmerston North (Palmerston North Airport) is 143 miles / 229 kilometers / 124 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Palmerston North (PMR) is 225 miles / 362 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 46 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Palmerston North Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Palmerston North
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Palmerston North. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 142.584 miles
- 229.466 kilometers
- 123.902 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- 142.344 miles
- 229.080 kilometers
- 123.693 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 Palmerston North?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Palmerston North Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Palmerston North?
There is no time difference between Nelson and Palmerston North.
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
On average, flying from Nelson to Palmerston North generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 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 Palmerston North
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR).
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 | Palmerston North Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmerston North |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | PMR |
| ICAO Code: | NZPM |
| Coordinates: | 40°19′14″S, 175°37′1″E |
Airlines flying from Nelson (NSN) to Palmerston North (PMR)
| Air New Zealand |