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How far is Rost from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 6208 miles / 9990 kilometers / 5394 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Røst Airport

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9990
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Distance from Windhoek to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6207.553 miles
  • 9990.088 kilometers
  • 5394.216 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
  • 6225.071 miles
  • 10018.281 kilometers
  • 5409.439 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Røst Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Rost generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Rost

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Røst Airport (RET).

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E