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How far is Axum from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 2902 miles / 4671 kilometers / 2522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Axum (AXU) is 4276 miles / 6881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 17 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2902.141 miles
  • 4670.543 kilometers
  • 2521.892 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
  • 2912.676 miles
  • 4687.497 kilometers
  • 2531.046 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Axum Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Axum generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E