Flight Time from Hamilton to Palmerston North
The flight from Hamilton to Palmerston North covers about 8,683 mi and takes roughly 16 hr 28 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Hamilton and Palmerston North are about 8,683 mi (13,973 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 10,245 mi (16,488 km), a drive of about 173 hr 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 16 hr 28 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 8,683 mi / 13,973 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 10,245 mi / 16,488 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 173 hr 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 16 hr 28 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1281 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 2.362, -133.791 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Hamilton to Palmerston North is about 8,683 mi (13,973 km) in a straight line, and roughly 10,245 mi (16,488 km) by road.