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How far is Namibe from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Namibe (Yuri Gagarin Airport) is 606 miles / 976 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Namibe (MSZ) is 871 miles / 1401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 38 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Yuri Gagarin Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Namibe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 606.478 miles
  • 976.031 kilometers
  • 527.015 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
  • 608.035 miles
  • 978.537 kilometers
  • 528.368 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 Namibe?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Yuri Gagarin Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Namibe generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 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 Namibe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ).

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 Yuri Gagarin Airport
City: Namibe
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: MSZ
ICAO Code: FNMO
Coordinates: 15°15′40″S, 12°8′48″E