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How far is Whakatane from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 1510 miles / 2430 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.

Gold Coast Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Gold Coast to Whakatane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gold Coast to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.031 miles
  • 2430.160 kilometers
  • 1312.181 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
  • 1508.258 miles
  • 2427.307 kilometers
  • 1310.641 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 Gold Coast to Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Whakatane Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Whakatane generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gold Coast to Whakatane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E
Destination Whakatane Airport
City: Whakatane
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WHK
ICAO Code: NZWK
Coordinates: 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E