How far is Whangarei from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Whangarei (Whangarei Airport) is 386 miles / 622 kilometers / 336 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Whangarei (WRE) is 631 miles / 1016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 32 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Whangarei Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Whangarei
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Whangarei. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 386.431 miles
- 621.901 kilometers
- 335.800 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- 387.046 miles
- 622.891 kilometers
- 336.334 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 Whangarei?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Whangarei Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Whangarei?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Whangarei Airport (WRE)
On average, flying from Nelson to Whangarei generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 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 Whangarei
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Whangarei Airport (WRE).
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 | Whangarei Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whangarei |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WRE |
| ICAO Code: | NZWR |
| Coordinates: | 35°46′5″S, 174°21′54″E |