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How far is Bangkok from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 6038 miles / 9718 kilometers / 5247 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Bangkok

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Bangkok. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6038.280 miles
  • 9717.669 kilometers
  • 5247.122 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
  • 6043.291 miles
  • 9725.734 kilometers
  • 5251.476 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 Wellington to Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Wellington to Bangkok generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Bangkok

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
Destination Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E