How far is Gisborne from Wanaka?
The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) is 615 miles / 990 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Gisborne (GIS) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 43 minutes.
Wanaka Airport – Gisborne Airport
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Distance from Wanaka to Gisborne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanaka to Gisborne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 614.860 miles
- 989.521 kilometers
- 534.299 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- 614.330 miles
- 988.668 kilometers
- 533.838 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 Wanaka to Gisborne?
The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Gisborne Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanaka and Gisborne?
Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Gisborne Airport (GIS)
On average, flying from Wanaka to Gisborne generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wanaka to Gisborne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Gisborne Airport (GIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |
| Destination | Gisborne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gisborne |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | GIS |
| ICAO Code: | NZGS |
| Coordinates: | 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E |