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How far is Nelson from Perth?

The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 3189 miles / 5132 kilometers / 2771 nautical miles.

Perth Airport – Nelson Airport

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3189
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5132
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2771
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Distance from Perth to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3188.646 miles
  • 5131.629 kilometers
  • 2770.858 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
  • 3181.878 miles
  • 5120.736 kilometers
  • 2764.976 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 Perth to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Nelson Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Perth to Nelson generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 787 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Perth to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Perth Airport (PER) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin Perth Airport
City: Perth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PER
ICAO Code: YPPH
Coordinates: 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E
Destination 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