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How far is Windhoek from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) is 5205 miles / 8376 kilometers / 4523 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Hosea Kutako International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Windhoek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5204.881 miles
  • 8376.444 kilometers
  • 4522.918 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
  • 5224.051 miles
  • 8407.295 kilometers
  • 4539.576 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 Amsterdam to Windhoek?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hosea Kutako International Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Windhoek generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Windhoek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination 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