How far is Rotorua from Wanaka?
The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Rotorua (ROT) is 810 miles / 1303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 52 minutes.
Wanaka Airport – Rotorua Airport
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Distance from Wanaka to Rotorua
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanaka to Rotorua. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 585.347 miles
- 942.024 kilometers
- 508.652 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- 585.181 miles
- 941.758 kilometers
- 508.509 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 Rotorua?
The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Rotorua Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanaka and Rotorua?
Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)
On average, flying from Wanaka to Rotorua generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Rotorua
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).
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 | Rotorua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rotorua |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | ROT |
| ICAO Code: | NZRO |
| Coordinates: | 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E |