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How far is Kirkenes from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 6384 miles / 10273 kilometers / 5547 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Windhoek to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6383.603 miles
  • 10273.414 kilometers
  • 5547.200 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
  • 6400.499 miles
  • 10300.605 kilometers
  • 5561.882 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 Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Kirkenes generates about 769 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 769 kilograms equals 1 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E