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How far is Akure from Walvis Bay?

The distance between Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) and Akure (Akure Airport) is 2172 miles / 3495 kilometers / 1887 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Akure (AKR) is 3424 miles / 5511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 20 minutes.

Walvis Bay Airport – Akure Airport

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2172
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3495
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1887
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Distance from Walvis Bay to Akure

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Walvis Bay to Akure. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2171.764 miles
  • 3495.115 kilometers
  • 1887.211 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
  • 2181.878 miles
  • 3511.393 kilometers
  • 1896.000 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 Walvis Bay to Akure?

The estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport to Akure Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Akure Airport (AKR)

On average, flying from Walvis Bay to Akure generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walvis Bay to Akure

See the map of the shortest flight path between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Akure Airport (AKR).

Airport information

Origin Walvis Bay Airport
City: Walvis Bay
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WVB
ICAO Code: FYWB
Coordinates: 22°58′47″S, 14°38′43″E
Destination Akure Airport
City: Akure
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: AKR
ICAO Code: DNAK
Coordinates: 7°14′48″N, 5°18′3″E