How far is Wanaka from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 310 miles / 500 kilometers / 270 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Wanaka (WKA) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 54 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Wanaka Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Wanaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Wanaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 310.419 miles
- 499.571 kilometers
- 269.747 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- 310.236 miles
- 499.277 kilometers
- 269.588 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 Wanaka?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Wanaka Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Wanaka?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)
On average, flying from Nelson to Wanaka generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 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 Wanaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).
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 | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |