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How far is Taupo from Nelson?

The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 233 miles / 375 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Taupo (TUO) is 361 miles / 581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 46 minutes.

Nelson Airport – Taupo Airport

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233
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375
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Distance from Nelson to Taupo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 232.838 miles
  • 374.716 kilometers
  • 202.331 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
  • 232.784 miles
  • 374.629 kilometers
  • 202.284 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 Taupo?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Taupo Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Taupo?

There is no time difference between Nelson and Taupo.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Taupo Airport (TUO)

On average, flying from Nelson to Taupo generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 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 Taupo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Taupo Airport (TUO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Taupo Airport
City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TUO
ICAO Code: NZAP
Coordinates: 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E