How far is Wanaka from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Wanaka Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Wanaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Wanaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1350.720 miles
- 2173.774 kilometers
- 1173.744 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- 1347.908 miles
- 2169.248 kilometers
- 1171.300 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 Melbourne to Wanaka?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Wanaka Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Wanaka?
The time difference between Melbourne and Wanaka is 2 hours. Wanaka is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Wanaka generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Wanaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |