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How far is Arua from Walvis Bay?

The distance between Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 2099 miles / 3379 kilometers / 1824 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Arua (RUA) is 3455 miles / 5560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 52 minutes.

Walvis Bay Airport – Arua Airport

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2099
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1824
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Distance from Walvis Bay to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2099.350 miles
  • 3378.576 kilometers
  • 1824.285 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
  • 2106.485 miles
  • 3390.059 kilometers
  • 1830.485 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 Arua?

The estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport to Arua Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Walvis Bay to Arua generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 504 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 Arua

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

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 Arua Airport
City: Arua
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: RUA
ICAO Code: HUAR
Coordinates: 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E