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How far is Whangarei from Wanganui?

The distance between Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) and Whangarei (Whangarei Airport) is 291 miles / 469 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanganui (WAG) to Whangarei (WRE) is 381 miles / 613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 18 minutes.

Whanganui Airport – Whangarei Airport

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Distance from Wanganui to Whangarei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 291.487 miles
  • 469.102 kilometers
  • 253.295 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
  • 291.996 miles
  • 469.922 kilometers
  • 253.737 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 Whangarei?

The estimated flight time from Whanganui Airport to Whangarei Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wanganui and Whangarei?

There is no time difference between Wanganui and Whangarei.

Flight carbon footprint between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Whangarei Airport (WRE)

On average, flying from Wanganui to Whangarei generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Whangarei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whanganui Airport (WAG) and Whangarei Airport (WRE).

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 Whangarei Airport
City: Whangarei
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WRE
ICAO Code: NZWR
Coordinates: 35°46′5″S, 174°21′54″E