How far is Tauranga from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Tauranga (Tauranga Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga (TRG) is 332 miles / 535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 6 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Tauranga Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Tauranga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Tauranga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 262.891 miles
- 423.082 kilometers
- 228.446 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- 263.209 miles
- 423.594 kilometers
- 228.723 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 Tauranga?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Tauranga?
There is no time difference between Wellington and Tauranga.
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Tauranga Airport (TRG)
On average, flying from Wellington to Tauranga generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 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 Tauranga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Tauranga Airport (TRG).
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 | Tauranga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tauranga |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | TRG |
| ICAO Code: | NZTG |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′18″S, 176°11′45″E |
Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga (TRG)
| Air New Zealand |