How far is Chatham Island from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Chatham Island (Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport) is 477 miles / 768 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Chatham Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Chatham Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 477.319 miles
- 768.171 kilometers
- 414.779 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- 476.280 miles
- 766.498 kilometers
- 413.876 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 Chatham Island?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Chatham Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT)
On average, flying from Wellington to Chatham Island generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wellington to Chatham Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chatham Island |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | CHT |
| ICAO Code: | NZCI |
| Coordinates: | 43°48′36″S, 176°27′25″W |