How far is Whakatane from Nelson?
The distance between Nelson (Nelson Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nelson (NSN) to Whakatane (WHK) is 465 miles / 748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 11 minutes.
Nelson Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Nelson to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nelson to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 305.117 miles
- 491.038 kilometers
- 265.139 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- 305.071 miles
- 490.965 kilometers
- 265.100 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Airport to Whakatane Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nelson and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Nelson to Whakatane generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |