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How far is Auckland from Wanaka?

The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Auckland (Auckland Airport) is 606 miles / 975 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Auckland (AKL) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 59 minutes.

Wanaka Airport – Auckland Airport

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Distance from Wanaka to Auckland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanaka to Auckland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 606.065 miles
  • 975.366 kilometers
  • 526.656 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
  • 606.317 miles
  • 975.772 kilometers
  • 526.875 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 Wanaka to Auckland?

The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Auckland Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanaka and Auckland?

There is no time difference between Wanaka and Auckland.

Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Auckland Airport (AKL)

On average, flying from Wanaka to Auckland generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wanaka to Auckland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Auckland Airport (AKL).

Airport information

Origin Wanaka Airport
City: Wanaka
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WKA
ICAO Code: NZWF
Coordinates: 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E
Destination Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E