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How far is Timaru from Westport?

The distance between Westport (Westport Airport) and Timaru (Richard Pearse Airport) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westport (WSZ) to Timaru (TIU) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 57 minutes.

Westport Airport – Richard Pearse Airport

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178
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Distance from Westport to Timaru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 177.957 miles
  • 286.394 kilometers
  • 154.640 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
  • 178.114 miles
  • 286.646 kilometers
  • 154.776 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 Timaru?

The estimated flight time from Westport Airport to Richard Pearse Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westport and Timaru?

There is no time difference between Westport and Timaru.

Flight carbon footprint between Westport Airport (WSZ) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)

On average, flying from Westport to Timaru generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Timaru

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westport Airport (WSZ) and Richard Pearse Airport (TIU).

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 Richard Pearse Airport
City: Timaru
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TIU
ICAO Code: NZTU
Coordinates: 44°18′10″S, 171°13′30″E