How far is Polokwane from Bulawayo?
The distance between Bulawayo (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 269 miles / 433 kilometers / 234 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Polokwane (PTG) is 345 miles / 556 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 47 minutes.
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Bulawayo to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bulawayo to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 268.845 miles
- 432.664 kilometers
- 233.620 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- 269.913 miles
- 434.382 kilometers
- 234.548 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 Bulawayo to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bulawayo and Polokwane?
Flight carbon footprint between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Bulawayo to Polokwane generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bulawayo to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bulawayo |
| Country: | Zimbabwe  |
| IATA Code: | BUQ |
| ICAO Code: | FVBU |
| Coordinates: | 20°1′2″S, 28°37′4″E |
| Destination | Polokwane International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Polokwane |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PTG |
| ICAO Code: | FAPP |
| Coordinates: | 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E |