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How far is Windhoek from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) is 979 miles / 1575 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Windhoek (WDH) is 1220 miles / 1964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 44 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Hosea Kutako International Airport

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Distance from Durban to Windhoek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.928 miles
  • 1575.432 kilometers
  • 850.665 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
  • 978.541 miles
  • 1574.810 kilometers
  • 850.329 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 Durban to Windhoek?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Windhoek?

There is no time difference between Durban and Windhoek.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)

On average, flying from Durban to Windhoek generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Windhoek

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E
Destination Hosea Kutako International Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WDH
ICAO Code: FYWH
Coordinates: 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″E