How far is Taupo from Wanaka?
The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Taupo (TUO) is 753 miles / 1212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 37 minutes.
Wanaka Airport – Taupo Airport
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Distance from Wanaka to Taupo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanaka to Taupo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 543.125 miles
- 874.076 kilometers
- 471.963 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- 542.889 miles
- 873.696 kilometers
- 471.758 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 Taupo?
The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Taupo Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanaka and Taupo?
Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Taupo Airport (TUO)
On average, flying from Wanaka to Taupo generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Taupo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Taupo Airport (TUO).
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 | Taupo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taupo |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | TUO |
| ICAO Code: | NZAP |
| Coordinates: | 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E |