How far is Wanaka from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 366 miles / 589 kilometers / 318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Wanaka (WKA) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 42 minutes.

Distance from Wellington to Wanaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 366.167 miles
• 589.289 kilometers
• 318.190 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

• 365.727 miles
• 588.580 kilometers
• 317.808 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 Wanaka?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Wanaka Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Wanaka?

There is no time difference between Wellington and Wanaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)

On average, flying from Wellington to Wanaka generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 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 Wanaka

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

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	Wanaka Airport
City:	Wanaka
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WKA
ICAO Code:	NZWF
Coordinates:	44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E