How far is Gisborne from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) is 311 miles / 501 kilometers / 270 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Gisborne (GIS) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 51 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Gisborne Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Gisborne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Gisborne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 311.044 miles
- 500.577 kilometers
- 270.290 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- 310.687 miles
- 500.002 kilometers
- 269.979 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 Nelson to Gisborne?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Gisborne Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Gisborne?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Gisborne Airport (GIS)
On average, flying from Nelson to Gisborne generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nelson to Gisborne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Gisborne Airport (GIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |
| Destination | Gisborne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gisborne |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | GIS |
| ICAO Code: | NZGS |
| Coordinates: | 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E |