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How far is Rotorua from Wanganui?

The distance between Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 145 miles / 234 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanganui (WAG) to Rotorua (ROT) is 193 miles / 311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 19 minutes.

Whanganui Airport – Rotorua Airport

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Distance from Wanganui to Rotorua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 145.497 miles
  • 234.155 kilometers
  • 126.433 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
  • 145.597 miles
  • 234.315 kilometers
  • 126.520 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 Rotorua?

The estimated flight time from Whanganui Airport to Rotorua Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanganui and Rotorua?

There is no time difference between Wanganui and Rotorua.

Flight carbon footprint between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)

On average, flying from Wanganui to Rotorua generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 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 Rotorua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rotorua Airport
City: Rotorua
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ROT
ICAO Code: NZRO
Coordinates: 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E