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How far is Bahir Dar from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Bahir Dar (Bahir Dar Airport) is 2702 miles / 4349 kilometers / 2348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Bahir Dar (BJR) is 4008 miles / 6450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 23 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Bahir Dar Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Bahir Dar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2702.076 miles
  • 4348.570 kilometers
  • 2348.040 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
  • 2711.893 miles
  • 4364.369 kilometers
  • 2356.571 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 Bahir Dar?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Bahir Dar Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Bahir Dar generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 659 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 Bahir Dar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR).

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 Bahir Dar Airport
City: Bahir Dar
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: BJR
ICAO Code: HABD
Coordinates: 11°36′29″N, 37°19′17″E