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How far is Alta from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 6378 miles / 10264 kilometers / 5542 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6377.762 miles
  • 10264.013 kilometers
  • 5542.124 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
  • 6394.744 miles
  • 10291.343 kilometers
  • 5556.881 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 Alta?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Alta Airport is 12 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Alta generates about 768 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 768 kilograms equals 1 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E