Distance from New Plymouth to Wellington
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
New Plymouth0 mNew Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named after the English city of Plymouth, in Devon, from where the first English settlers to New Plymou…
Wellington0 mWellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the adm…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from New Plymouth to Wellington?
It is 254 km in a straight line from New Plymouth to Wellington. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Wellington?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 4 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from New Plymouth to Wellington?
Around 4 h 14 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.