Distance between Queenstown (ZQN) and Wanaka (WKA)
Flight distance from Queenstown to Wanaka (Queenstown Airport – Wanaka Airport) is 32 miles / 52 kilometers / 28 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 33 minutes.
Driving distance from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wanaka (WKA) is 43 miles / 69 kilometers and travel time by car is about 1 hour 9 minutes.
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How far is Wanaka from Queenstown?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Queenstown and Wanaka. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 32.338 miles
- 52.043 kilometers
- 28.101 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 32.293 miles
- 51.970 kilometers
- 28.062 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).
Airport information
| A | Queenstown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Queenstown |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | ZQN |
| ICAO Code: | NZQN |
| Coordinates: | 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″E |
| B | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Queenstown and Wanaka.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 30 kg (66 pounds).
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