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How far is Whangarei from Wanaka?

The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Whangarei (Whangarei Airport) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers / 586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Whangarei (WRE) is 1023 miles / 1647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 23 minutes.

Wanaka Airport – Whangarei Airport

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Distance from Wanaka to Whangarei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 674.110 miles
  • 1084.875 kilometers
  • 585.786 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
  • 674.632 miles
  • 1085.715 kilometers
  • 586.239 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 Whangarei?

The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Whangarei Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanaka and Whangarei?

There is no time difference between Wanaka and Whangarei.

Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Whangarei Airport (WRE)

On average, flying from Wanaka to Whangarei generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 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 Whangarei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Whangarei Airport (WRE).

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 Whangarei Airport
City: Whangarei
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WRE
ICAO Code: NZWR
Coordinates: 35°46′5″S, 174°21′54″E