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How far is Nelson from Alofi?

The distance between Alofi (Niue International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 1825 miles / 2938 kilometers / 1586 nautical miles.

Niue International Airport – Nelson Airport

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1825
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2938
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1586
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Distance from Alofi to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1825.400 miles
  • 2937.696 kilometers
  • 1586.229 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
  • 1828.190 miles
  • 2942.187 kilometers
  • 1588.654 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 Alofi to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Niue International Airport to Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niue International Airport (IUE) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Alofi to Nelson generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alofi to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niue International Airport (IUE) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin Niue International Airport
City: Alofi
Country: Niue Flag of Niue
IATA Code: IUE
ICAO Code: NIUE
Coordinates: 19°4′44″S, 169°55′32″W
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