Distance between Palmerston North (PMR) and Nelson (NSN)
Flight distance from Palmerston North to Nelson (Palmerston North Airport – Nelson Airport) is 143 miles / 229 kilometers / 124 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 46 minutes.
Driving distance from Palmerston North (PMR) to Nelson (NSN) is 224 miles / 361 kilometers and travel time by car is about 7 hours 10 minutes.
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Palmerston North - Nelson
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Shortest flight path between Palmerston North Airport (PMR) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
How far is Nelson from Palmerston North?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Palmerston North and Nelson. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 142.584 miles
- 229.466 kilometers
- 123.902 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 142.344 miles
- 229.080 kilometers
- 123.693 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).
Airport information
| A | Palmerston North Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmerston North |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | PMR |
| ICAO Code: | NZPM |
| Coordinates: | 40°19′14″S, 175°37′1″E |
| B | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Palmerston North and Nelson.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 46 kg (101 pounds).
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Palmerston North (PMR) → Nelson (NSN).
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