How far is Tauranga from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Tauranga (Tauranga Airport) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Tauranga (TRG) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 45 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Tauranga Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Tauranga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Tauranga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 296.400 miles
- 477.010 kilometers
- 257.565 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- 296.514 miles
- 477.193 kilometers
- 257.664 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 Tauranga?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Tauranga Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Tauranga?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Tauranga Airport (TRG)
On average, flying from Nelson to Tauranga generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 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 Tauranga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Tauranga Airport (TRG).
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 | Tauranga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tauranga |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | TRG |
| ICAO Code: | NZTG |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′18″S, 176°11′45″E |