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How far is Nelson from Nouméa?

The distance between Nouméa (La Tontouta International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 1390 miles / 2237 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.

La Tontouta International Airport – Nelson Airport

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1208
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Distance from Nouméa to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1390.109 miles
  • 2237.164 kilometers
  • 1207.972 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
  • 1393.411 miles
  • 2242.477 kilometers
  • 1210.841 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 Nouméa to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from La Tontouta International Airport to Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Nouméa to Nelson generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouméa to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin La Tontouta International Airport
City: Nouméa
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: NOU
ICAO Code: NWWW
Coordinates: 22°0′52″S, 166°12′46″E
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