How far is Queenstown from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) is 398 miles / 641 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 31 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Queenstown Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Queenstown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Queenstown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 398.487 miles
- 641.303 kilometers
- 346.276 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- 398.002 miles
- 640.522 kilometers
- 345.854 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 Queenstown?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Queenstown Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Queenstown?
There is no time difference between Wellington and Queenstown.
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
On average, flying from Wellington to Queenstown generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 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 Queenstown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
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 | Queenstown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Queenstown |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | ZQN |
| ICAO Code: | NZQN |
| Coordinates: | 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″E |
Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN)
| Air New Zealand |