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How far is Assab from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 2981 miles / 4797 kilometers / 2590 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Assab (ASA) is 4138 miles / 6659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 20 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Assab International Airport

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2981
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2590
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Distance from Windhoek to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2980.560 miles
  • 4796.746 kilometers
  • 2590.036 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
  • 2989.844 miles
  • 4811.688 kilometers
  • 2598.103 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Assab International Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Assab generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Assab

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

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 Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E