How far is Nelson from Norfolk Island?
The distance between Norfolk Island (Norfolk Island Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 896 miles / 1442 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.
Norfolk Island Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Norfolk Island to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk Island to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 895.808 miles
- 1441.663 kilometers
- 778.436 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- 897.385 miles
- 1444.201 kilometers
- 779.806 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 Norfolk Island to Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk Island Airport to Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk Island and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Norfolk Island to Nelson generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Norfolk Island to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk Island |
| Country: | Norfolk Island  |
| IATA Code: | NLK |
| ICAO Code: | YSNF |
| Coordinates: | 29°2′29″S, 167°56′20″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |