How far is Wanaka from Taupo?
The distance between Taupo (Taupo Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taupo (TUO) to Wanaka (WKA) is 753 miles / 1212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 28 minutes.
Taupo Airport – Wanaka Airport
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Distance from Taupo to Wanaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taupo to Wanaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 543.125 miles
- 874.076 kilometers
- 471.963 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- 542.889 miles
- 873.696 kilometers
- 471.758 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 Wanaka?
The estimated flight time from Taupo Airport to Wanaka Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taupo and Wanaka?
Flight carbon footprint between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)
On average, flying from Taupo to Wanaka generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Wanaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).
Airport information
| Origin | Taupo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taupo |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | TUO |
| ICAO Code: | NZAP |
| Coordinates: | 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E |
| Destination | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |