How far is Timaru from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Timaru (Richard Pearse Airport) is 231 miles / 372 kilometers / 201 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Timaru (TIU) is 349 miles / 562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 48 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Richard Pearse Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Timaru
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Timaru. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 230.860 miles
- 371.534 kilometers
- 200.612 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- 230.920 miles
- 371.630 kilometers
- 200.664 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 Timaru?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Richard Pearse Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Timaru?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)
On average, flying from Nelson to Timaru generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 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 Timaru
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU).
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 | Richard Pearse Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timaru |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | TIU |
| ICAO Code: | NZTU |
| Coordinates: | 44°18′10″S, 171°13′30″E |