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How far is Windhoek from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Windhoek (Eros Airport) is 5210 miles / 8385 kilometers / 4528 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Eros Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Windhoek

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Windhoek. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5210.467 miles
  • 8385.435 kilometers
  • 4527.772 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
  • 5229.699 miles
  • 8416.385 kilometers
  • 4544.484 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 Amsterdam to Windhoek?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Eros Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Eros Airport (ERS)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Windhoek generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Windhoek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Eros Airport (ERS).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination Eros Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: ERS
ICAO Code: FYWE
Coordinates: 22°36′43″S, 17°4′49″E