How far is Wellington from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 82 miles / 133 kilometers / 72 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) is 140 miles / 225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 82.441 miles
- 132.675 kilometers
- 71.639 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- 82.228 miles
- 132.334 kilometers
- 71.454 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 Wellington?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Wellington?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Nelson to Wellington generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 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 Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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 | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
Airlines flying from Nelson (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)
| Air New Zealand |