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How far is Island Lake from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 8351 miles / 13440 kilometers / 7257 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Island Lake Airport

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8351
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13440
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7257
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Flight time duration
16 h 18 min
CO2 emission
1 050 kg

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Distance from Windhoek to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8351.033 miles
  • 13439.685 kilometers
  • 7256.849 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
  • 8355.631 miles
  • 13447.084 kilometers
  • 7260.844 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Island Lake Airport is 16 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Island Lake generates about 1 050 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 050 kilograms equals 2 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W