How far is Kaitaia from Whakatane?
The distance between Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) and Kaitaia (Kaitaia Airport) is 282 miles / 454 kilometers / 245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whakatane (WHK) to Kaitaia (KAT) is 384 miles / 618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 22 minutes.
Whakatane Airport – Kaitaia Airport
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Distance from Whakatane to Kaitaia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whakatane to Kaitaia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 281.826 miles
- 453.555 kilometers
- 244.900 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- 281.774 miles
- 453.471 kilometers
- 244.855 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 Kaitaia?
The estimated flight time from Whakatane Airport to Kaitaia Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whakatane and Kaitaia?
Flight carbon footprint between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT)
On average, flying from Whakatane to Kaitaia generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 147 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 Kaitaia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whakatane Airport (WHK) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT).
Airport information
| Origin | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |
| Destination | Kaitaia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kaitaia |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | KAT |
| ICAO Code: | NZKT |
| Coordinates: | 35°4′11″S, 173°17′6″E |