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How far is Principe from Walvis Bay?

The distance between Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) and Principe (Príncipe Airport) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers / 1532 nautical miles.

Walvis Bay Airport – Príncipe Airport

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2837
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1532
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Distance from Walvis Bay to Principe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1762.743 miles
  • 2836.860 kilometers
  • 1531.782 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
  • 1770.917 miles
  • 2850.015 kilometers
  • 1538.885 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 Walvis Bay to Principe?

The estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport to Príncipe Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Príncipe Airport (PCP)

On average, flying from Walvis Bay to Principe generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Walvis Bay to Principe

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

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 Príncipe Airport
City: Principe
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: PCP
ICAO Code: FPPR
Coordinates: 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E