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How far is Nelson from Westport?

The distance between Westport (Westport Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 90 miles / 145 kilometers / 78 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westport (WSZ) to Nelson (NSN) is 138 miles / 222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 7 minutes.

Westport Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Westport to Nelson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westport to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 90.314 miles
  • 145.346 kilometers
  • 78.480 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
  • 90.118 miles
  • 145.031 kilometers
  • 78.311 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 Westport to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Westport Airport to Nelson Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westport and Nelson?

There is no time difference between Westport and Nelson.

Flight carbon footprint between Westport Airport (WSZ) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Westport to Nelson generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westport to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westport Airport (WSZ) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin Westport Airport
City: Westport
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WSZ
ICAO Code: NZWS
Coordinates: 41°44′17″S, 171°34′51″E
Destination Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E