How far is Nelson from Wanganui?
The distance between Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 132 miles / 213 kilometers / 115 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanganui (WAG) to Nelson (NSN) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 19 minutes.
Whanganui Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Wanganui to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanganui to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 132.257 miles
- 212.847 kilometers
- 114.928 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- 132.171 miles
- 212.708 kilometers
- 114.853 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 Wanganui to Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Whanganui Airport to Nelson Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanganui and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Wanganui to Nelson generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 98 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wanganui to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Whanganui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanganui |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WAG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWU |
| Coordinates: | 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |