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How far is Hoedspruit from Longwood?

The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and Hoedspruit (Air Force Base Hoedspruit) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.

Saint Helena Airport – Air Force Base Hoedspruit

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Distance from Longwood to Hoedspruit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longwood to Hoedspruit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2444.940 miles
  • 3934.749 kilometers
  • 2124.595 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
  • 2442.042 miles
  • 3930.085 kilometers
  • 2122.076 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 Longwood to Hoedspruit?

The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to Air Force Base Hoedspruit is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS)

On average, flying from Longwood to Hoedspruit generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longwood to Hoedspruit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS).

Airport information

Origin Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″W
Destination Air Force Base Hoedspruit
City: Hoedspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HDS
ICAO Code: FAHS
Coordinates: 24°22′6″S, 31°2′55″E