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How far is Hamilton from Wanaka?

The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Hamilton (Hamilton Airport) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Hamilton (HLZ) is 843 miles / 1356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 38 minutes.

Wanaka Airport – Hamilton Airport

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Distance from Wanaka to Hamilton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.955 miles
  • 915.644 kilometers
  • 494.408 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
  • 568.984 miles
  • 915.690 kilometers
  • 494.433 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 Hamilton?

The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Hamilton Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanaka and Hamilton?

There is no time difference between Wanaka and Hamilton.

Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

On average, flying from Wanaka to Hamilton generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Hamilton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Hamilton Airport (HLZ).

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 Hamilton Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: HLZ
ICAO Code: NZHN
Coordinates: 37°52′0″S, 175°19′55″E