How far is Wellington from Wanaka?
The distance between Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 366 miles / 589 kilometers / 318 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanaka (WKA) to Wellington (WLG) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 53 minutes.
Wanaka Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Wanaka to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanaka to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 366.167 miles
- 589.289 kilometers
- 318.190 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- 365.727 miles
- 588.580 kilometers
- 317.808 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 Wellington?
The estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport to Wellington International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanaka and Wellington?
Flight carbon footprint between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Wanaka to Wellington generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 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 Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanaka Airport (WKA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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 | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |