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How far is Gisborne from Whakatane?

The distance between Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) and Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) is 77 miles / 124 kilometers / 67 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whakatane (WHK) to Gisborne (GIS) is 121 miles / 195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 48 minutes.

Whakatane Airport – Gisborne Airport

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Distance from Whakatane to Gisborne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 77.261 miles
  • 124.339 kilometers
  • 67.138 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
  • 77.216 miles
  • 124.267 kilometers
  • 67.099 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 Whakatane to Gisborne?

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

What is the time difference between Whakatane and Gisborne?

There is no time difference between Whakatane and Gisborne.

Flight carbon footprint between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Gisborne Airport (GIS)

On average, flying from Whakatane to Gisborne generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whakatane to Gisborne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Gisborne Airport (GIS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gisborne Airport
City: Gisborne
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: GIS
ICAO Code: NZGS
Coordinates: 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E