How far is Whakatane from Wanaka?
The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 615 miles / 990 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Whakatane (WHK) is 857 miles / 1379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 2 minutes.
Wanaka Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Wanaka to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanaka to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 615.409 miles
- 990.405 kilometers
- 534.776 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- 615.182 miles
- 990.039 kilometers
- 534.579 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Whakatane Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanaka and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Wanaka to Whakatane generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |