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How far is Whakatane from Taupo?

The distance between Taupo (Taupo Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taupo (TUO) to Whakatane (WHK) is 105 miles / 169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 27 minutes.

Taupo Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Taupo to Whakatane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 72.286 miles
  • 116.333 kilometers
  • 62.815 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
  • 72.295 miles
  • 116.348 kilometers
  • 62.823 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 Taupo to Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from Taupo Airport to Whakatane Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Taupo and Whakatane?

There is no time difference between Taupo and Whakatane.

Flight carbon footprint between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Taupo to Whakatane generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taupo to Whakatane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).

Airport information

Origin 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
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