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IAD to NSN: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,807 mi
14,173 km · 7,653 nm
17h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,807 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 44m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- NSN — Nelson Airport · Nelson, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near NSN
- MZP · Motueka Airport17 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport37 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome38 mi away
- KTF · Takaka Airport41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from NSN?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,807 miles (14,173 km, 7,653 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Nelson?
Nelson is 16 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to NSN?
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