How far is Wellington from New Plymouth?
The distance between New Plymouth (New Plymouth Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 163 miles / 263 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New Plymouth (NPL) to Wellington (WLG) is 224 miles / 361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 7 minutes.
New Plymouth Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from New Plymouth to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Plymouth to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 163.368 miles
- 262.915 kilometers
- 141.963 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- 163.573 miles
- 263.245 kilometers
- 142.141 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 New Plymouth to Wellington?
The estimated flight time from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Plymouth and Wellington?
There is no time difference between New Plymouth and Wellington.
Flight carbon footprint between New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from New Plymouth to Wellington generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New Plymouth to Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Airport information
| Origin | New Plymouth Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Plymouth |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NPL |
| ICAO Code: | NZNP |
| Coordinates: | 39°0′30″S, 174°10′44″E |
| Destination | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
Airlines flying from New Plymouth (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)
| Air New Zealand |