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How far is Polokwane from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Eros Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 792 miles / 1274 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (ERS) to Polokwane (PTG) is 1007 miles / 1620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 40 minutes.

Eros Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 791.512 miles
  • 1273.815 kilometers
  • 687.805 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
  • 790.267 miles
  • 1271.812 kilometers
  • 686.723 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 Windhoek to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Eros Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Windhoek and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Windhoek and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Eros Airport (ERS) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Polokwane generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Eros Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: ERS
ICAO Code: FYWE
Coordinates: 22°36′43″S, 17°4′49″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