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How far is Putao from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 6835 miles / 11000 kilometers / 5940 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Putao Airport

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6835
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11000
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5940
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
13 h 26 min
Time Difference
6 h 30 min
CO2 emission
832 kg

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Distance from Wellington to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6835.169 miles
  • 11000.139 kilometers
  • 5939.600 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
  • 6844.149 miles
  • 11014.591 kilometers
  • 5947.403 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Putao Airport is 13 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Wellington to Putao generates about 832 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 832 kilograms equals 1 834 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E