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How far is Gisborne from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne (GIS) is 333 miles / 536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 15 minutes.

Wellington International Airport – Gisborne Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Gisborne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Gisborne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 249.221 miles
  • 401.082 kilometers
  • 216.567 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
  • 249.133 miles
  • 400.941 kilometers
  • 216.491 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 Wellington to Gisborne?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Gisborne Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Gisborne?

There is no time difference between Wellington and Gisborne.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Gisborne Airport (GIS)

On average, flying from Wellington to Gisborne generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wellington to Gisborne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Gisborne Airport (GIS).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
Destination Gisborne Airport
City: Gisborne
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: GIS
ICAO Code: NZGS
Coordinates: 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E

Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne (GIS)

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