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How far is Palmerston North from Wanganui?

The distance between Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) and Palmerston North (Palmerston North Airport) is 40 miles / 64 kilometers / 35 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanganui (WAG) to Palmerston North (PMR) is 46 miles / 74 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 4 minutes.

Whanganui Airport – Palmerston North Airport

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Distance from Wanganui to Palmerston North

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanganui to Palmerston North. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 39.927 miles
  • 64.256 kilometers
  • 34.695 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
  • 39.887 miles
  • 64.192 kilometers
  • 34.661 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 Wanganui to Palmerston North?

The estimated flight time from Whanganui Airport to Palmerston North Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanganui and Palmerston North?

There is no time difference between Wanganui and Palmerston North.

Flight carbon footprint between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

On average, flying from Wanganui to Palmerston North generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 68 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wanganui to Palmerston North

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR).

Airport information

Origin Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E
Destination Palmerston North Airport
City: Palmerston North
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: PMR
ICAO Code: NZPM
Coordinates: 40°19′14″S, 175°37′1″E