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How far is Rostock from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Rostock (Rostock–Laage Airport) is 5268 miles / 8478 kilometers / 4578 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Rostock–Laage Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Rostock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5268.290 miles
  • 8478.490 kilometers
  • 4578.019 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
  • 5287.700 miles
  • 8509.728 kilometers
  • 4594.885 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 Rostock?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Rostock–Laage Airport is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Rostock generates about 619 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 619 kilograms equals 1 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Rostock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG).

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 Rostock–Laage Airport
City: Rostock
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: RLG
ICAO Code: ETNL
Coordinates: 53°55′5″N, 12°16′41″E