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How far is Wanganui from Palmerston North?

The distance between Palmerston North (Palmerston North Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 40 miles / 64 kilometers / 35 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmerston North (PMR) to Wanganui (WAG) is 46 miles / 74 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 4 minutes.

Palmerston North Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Palmerston North to Wanganui

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmerston North to Wanganui. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 39.927 miles
  • 64.256 kilometers
  • 34.695 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
  • 39.887 miles
  • 64.192 kilometers
  • 34.661 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 Palmerston North to Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from Palmerston North Airport to Whanganui Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Wanganui?

There is no time difference between Palmerston North and Wanganui.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmerston North Airport (PMR) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Palmerston North to Wanganui generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 68 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmerston North to Wanganui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmerston North Airport (PMR) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).

Airport information

Origin Palmerston North Airport
City: Palmerston North
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: PMR
ICAO Code: NZPM
Coordinates: 40°19′14″S, 175°37′1″E
Destination Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E