How far is Nelson from Whakatane?
The distance between Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whakatane (WHK) to Nelson (NSN) is 464 miles / 747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 0 minutes.
Whakatane Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Whakatane to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whakatane to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 305.117 miles
- 491.038 kilometers
- 265.139 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- 305.071 miles
- 490.965 kilometers
- 265.100 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 Whakatane to Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Whakatane Airport to Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whakatane and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Whakatane to Nelson generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whakatane to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |