How far is Nelson from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 82 miles / 133 kilometers / 72 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN) is 139 miles / 224 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 50 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 82.441 miles
- 132.675 kilometers
- 71.639 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- 82.228 miles
- 132.334 kilometers
- 71.454 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Nelson Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Wellington to Nelson generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 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 Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |
Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN)
| Air New Zealand |