How far is Whakatane from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 261 miles / 419 kilometers / 226 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Whakatane (WHK) is 336 miles / 540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 35 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.542 miles
- 419.302 kilometers
- 226.405 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- 260.742 miles
- 419.624 kilometers
- 226.579 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Whakatane?
There is no time difference between Wellington and Whakatane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Wellington to Whakatane generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 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 Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |