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How far is Queenstown from Wanaka?

The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) is 32 miles / 52 kilometers / 28 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Queenstown (ZQN) is 43 miles / 70 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 minutes.

Wanaka Airport – Queenstown Airport

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Distance from Wanaka to Queenstown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 32.338 miles
  • 52.043 kilometers
  • 28.101 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
  • 32.293 miles
  • 51.970 kilometers
  • 28.062 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 Queenstown?

The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Queenstown Airport is 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanaka and Queenstown?

There is no time difference between Wanaka and Queenstown.

Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

On average, flying from Wanaka to Queenstown generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 66 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 Queenstown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

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 Queenstown Airport
City: Queenstown
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ZQN
ICAO Code: NZQN
Coordinates: 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″E