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How far is Columbia, SC, from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7539 miles / 12134 kilometers / 6552 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7539.411 miles
  • 12133.506 kilometers
  • 6551.569 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
  • 7541.284 miles
  • 12136.520 kilometers
  • 6553.197 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Columbia generates about 932 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 932 kilograms equals 2 054 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W