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How far is Zurich from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4845 miles / 7797 kilometers / 4210 nautical miles.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4845.083 miles
  • 7797.405 kilometers
  • 4210.262 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
  • 4864.516 miles
  • 7828.680 kilometers
  • 4227.149 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Zurich generates about 564 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 564 kilograms equals 1 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E