How far is Wanganui from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 132 miles / 213 kilometers / 115 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Wanganui (WAG) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 29 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Whanganui Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Wanganui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Wanganui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 132.257 miles
- 212.847 kilometers
- 114.928 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- 132.171 miles
- 212.708 kilometers
- 114.853 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 Wanganui?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Whanganui Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Wanganui?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)
On average, flying from Nelson to Wanganui generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 98 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 Wanganui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).
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 | Whanganui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanganui |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WAG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWU |
| Coordinates: | 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E |