How far is Westport from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Westport (Westport Airport) is 90 miles / 145 kilometers / 78 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Westport (WSZ) is 138 miles / 222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 8 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Westport Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Westport
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Westport. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 90.314 miles
- 145.346 kilometers
- 78.480 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- 90.118 miles
- 145.031 kilometers
- 78.311 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 Westport?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Westport Airport is 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Westport?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Westport Airport (WSZ)
On average, flying from Nelson to Westport generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 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 Westport
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Westport Airport (WSZ).
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 | Westport Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westport |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WSZ |
| ICAO Code: | NZWS |
| Coordinates: | 41°44′17″S, 171°34′51″E |