How far is Nelson from Tokyo?
The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 5697 miles / 9168 kilometers / 4950 nautical miles.
Narita International Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Tokyo to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tokyo to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5696.751 miles
- 9168.031 kilometers
- 4950.341 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- 5716.337 miles
- 9199.552 kilometers
- 4967.361 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 Tokyo to Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Nelson Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Nelson?
The time difference between Tokyo and Nelson is 4 hours. Nelson is 4 hours ahead of Tokyo.
Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Tokyo to Nelson generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tokyo to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |