How far is Palmerston North from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Palmerston North (Palmerston North Airport) is 81 miles / 131 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Palmerston North (PMR) is 96 miles / 154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Palmerston North Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Palmerston North
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Palmerston North. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 81.462 miles
- 131.101 kilometers
- 70.789 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- 81.483 miles
- 131.134 kilometers
- 70.807 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 Palmerston North?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Palmerston North Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Palmerston North?
There is no time difference between Wellington and Palmerston North.
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
On average, flying from Wellington to Palmerston North generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wellington to Palmerston North
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR).
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 | Palmerston North Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmerston North |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | PMR |
| ICAO Code: | NZPM |
| Coordinates: | 40°19′14″S, 175°37′1″E |
Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Palmerston North (PMR)
| Air New Zealand |