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How far is Polokwane from Bunia?

The distance between Bunia (Bunia Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 1748 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bunia (BUX) to Polokwane (PTG) is 2543 miles / 4093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 42 minutes.

Bunia Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Bunia to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1747.602 miles
  • 2812.493 kilometers
  • 1518.625 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
  • 1756.480 miles
  • 2826.781 kilometers
  • 1526.340 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 Bunia to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Bunia Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bunia and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Bunia and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Bunia Airport (BUX) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Bunia to Polokwane generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bunia to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bunia Airport (BUX) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Bunia Airport
City: Bunia
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BUX
ICAO Code: FZKA
Coordinates: 1°33′56″N, 30°13′14″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