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How far is Wanganui from Wanaka?

The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 442 miles / 711 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Wanganui (WAG) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 20 minutes.

Wanaka Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Wanaka to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 441.921 miles
  • 711.202 kilometers
  • 384.018 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
  • 441.654 miles
  • 710.773 kilometers
  • 383.787 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 Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Whanganui Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanaka and Wanganui?

There is no time difference between Wanaka and Wanganui.

Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Wanaka to Wanganui generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 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 Wanganui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).

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 Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E