How far is Nelson from Wanaka?
The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 310 miles / 500 kilometers / 270 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Nelson (NSN) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 54 minutes.
Wanaka Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Wanaka to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanaka to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 310.419 miles
- 499.571 kilometers
- 269.747 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- 310.236 miles
- 499.277 kilometers
- 269.588 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanaka and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Wanaka to Nelson generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 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 Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |