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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 250 miles / 402 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is 353 miles / 568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 250.061 miles
  • 402.435 kilometers
  • 217.297 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
  • 249.611 miles
  • 401.709 kilometers
  • 216.906 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bloemfontain and Pietermaritzburg?

There is no time difference between Bloemfontain and Pietermaritzburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Pietermaritzburg generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E