How far is Umtata from Windhoek?
The distance between Windhoek (Eros Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 942 miles / 1516 kilometers / 818 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Windhoek (ERS) to Umtata (UTT) is 1211 miles / 1949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 18 minutes.
Eros Airport – Mthatha Airport
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Distance from Windhoek to Umtata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Windhoek to Umtata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 941.738 miles
- 1515.580 kilometers
- 818.348 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- 942.174 miles
- 1516.282 kilometers
- 818.727 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 Windhoek to Umtata?
The estimated flight time from Eros Airport to Mthatha Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Umtata?
Flight carbon footprint between Eros Airport (ERS) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)
On average, flying from Windhoek to Umtata generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Umtata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Eros Airport (ERS) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).
Airport information
| Origin | Eros Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Windhoek |
| Country: | Namibia  |
| IATA Code: | ERS |
| ICAO Code: | FYWE |
| Coordinates: | 22°36′43″S, 17°4′49″E |
| Destination | Mthatha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Umtata |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | UTT |
| ICAO Code: | FAUT |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E |