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How far is Polokwane from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers / 357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Polokwane (PTG) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 56 minutes.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Polokwane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloemfontain to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 410.735 miles
  • 661.015 kilometers
  • 356.919 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
  • 411.716 miles
  • 662.593 kilometers
  • 357.771 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 Bloemfontain to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bloemfontain and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Bloemfontain and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Polokwane generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloemfontain to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E
Destination Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E