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How far is Calabar from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers / 1725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Calabar (CBQ) is 3057 miles / 4919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 22 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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1986
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3196
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Distance from Windhoek to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.623 miles
  • 3195.550 kilometers
  • 1725.459 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
  • 1994.710 miles
  • 3210.175 kilometers
  • 1733.356 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Calabar generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 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 Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E