Distance from Nelson to Wellington (New Zealand)

The distance between Nelson, Nelson Region and Wellington, Wellington Region is 125 kilometers (78 miles).

Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

From Nelson to Wellington, the straight-line distance is 125 kilometers, heading east. Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Nelson at 11 meters above sea level and Wellington at 31 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 10-12 hours
Motorcycle 3-4 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
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120 km/h
Nelson, New Zealand

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland

Coordinates: 41.2708° S 173.284° E

Elevation: 11 m (36 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Nelson Airport (NSN)
  • Motueka Airport (MZP)
  • Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
  • Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
Wellington, New Zealand

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland

Coordinates: 41.2866° S 174.7756° E

Elevation: 31 m (102 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG)
  • Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)

Other distances from Nelson

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Nelson to Auckland 507 km
From Nelson to Wellington 125 km
From Nelson to Christchurch 257 km
From Nelson to Manukau City 495 km
From Nelson to North Shore 512 km

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