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How far is Wellington from Wanganui?

The distance between Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 95 miles / 153 kilometers / 82 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanganui (WAG) to Wellington (WLG) is 126 miles / 202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 55 minutes.

Whanganui Airport – Wellington International Airport

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Distance from Wanganui to Wellington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 94.894 miles
  • 152.717 kilometers
  • 82.461 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
  • 95.015 miles
  • 152.912 kilometers
  • 82.566 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 Wellington?

The estimated flight time from Whanganui Airport to Wellington International Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanganui and Wellington?

There is no time difference between Wanganui and Wellington.

Flight carbon footprint between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)

On average, flying from Wanganui to Wellington generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 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 Wellington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).

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 Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E