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Flight Distance from Windhoek (WDH) to San Francisco (SFO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
WDHFYWH
Windhoek, Namibia
Hosea Kutako International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,839 km9,842 miles • 8,552 NM
Destination Airport
KSFOSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Direct Distance
15,839 km
9,842 Statute Miles
8,552 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
19h 8m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,426 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
303° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
19h 8m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 43m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 58m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 NA→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
- City / Country: Windhoek, Namibia
- ICAO Code: FYWH
- Coordinates: -22.4799°, 17.4709°
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation: 5640 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 ft
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