How far is Wanaka from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.
Melbourne 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)- 1355.371 miles
- 2181.257 kilometers
- 1177.785 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- 1352.557 miles
- 2176.730 kilometers
- 1175.340 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Wanaka generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |