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How far is Whangarei from Timaru?

The distance between Timaru (Richard Pearse Airport) and Whangarei (Whangarei Airport) is 612 miles / 985 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timaru (TIU) to Whangarei (WRE) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 9 minutes.

Richard Pearse Airport – Whangarei Airport

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Distance from Timaru to Whangarei

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Timaru to Whangarei. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 611.794 miles
  • 984.586 kilometers
  • 531.634 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
  • 612.495 miles
  • 985.715 kilometers
  • 532.244 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 Timaru to Whangarei?

The estimated flight time from Richard Pearse Airport to Whangarei Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Timaru and Whangarei?

There is no time difference between Timaru and Whangarei.

Flight carbon footprint between Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) and Whangarei Airport (WRE)

On average, flying from Timaru to Whangarei generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Timaru to Whangarei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) and Whangarei Airport (WRE).

Airport information

Origin Richard Pearse Airport
City: Timaru
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TIU
ICAO Code: NZTU
Coordinates: 44°18′10″S, 171°13′30″E
Destination Whangarei Airport
City: Whangarei
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WRE
ICAO Code: NZWR
Coordinates: 35°46′5″S, 174°21′54″E