How far is Taupo from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 191 miles / 307 kilometers / 166 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Taupo (TUO) is 232 miles / 373 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 10 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Taupo Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Taupo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Taupo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 190.969 miles
- 307.334 kilometers
- 165.947 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- 191.149 miles
- 307.624 kilometers
- 166.104 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 Taupo?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Taupo Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Taupo?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Taupo Airport (TUO)
On average, flying from Wellington to Taupo generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 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 Taupo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Taupo Airport (TUO).
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 | Taupo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taupo |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | TUO |
| ICAO Code: | NZAP |
| Coordinates: | 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E |
Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Taupo (TUO)
| Air New Zealand |