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How far is Wanganui from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 7200 miles / 11587 kilometers / 6256 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Wanganui

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Wanganui. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7199.788 miles
  • 11586.936 kilometers
  • 6256.445 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
  • 7216.237 miles
  • 11613.408 kilometers
  • 6270.738 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 Vancouver to Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Whanganui Airport is 14 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Wanganui generates about 883 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 883 kilograms equals 1 947 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Wanganui

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Whanganui Airport (WAG).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E