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How far is Wanganui from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 95 miles / 153 kilometers / 82 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Wanganui (WAG) is 125 miles / 201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 53 minutes.

Wellington International Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 94.894 miles
  • 152.717 kilometers
  • 82.461 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
  • 95.015 miles
  • 152.912 kilometers
  • 82.566 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 Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Whanganui Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Wanganui?

There is no time difference between Wellington and Wanganui.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Wellington to Wanganui generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 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 Wanganui

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

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 Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E