How far is Polokwane from Lubumbashi?
The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 852 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Polokwane (PTG) is 1147 miles / 1846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 44 minutes.
Lubumbashi International Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Lubumbashi to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubumbashi to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 852.230 miles
- 1371.532 kilometers
- 740.568 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- 856.077 miles
- 1377.722 kilometers
- 743.911 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 Lubumbashi to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Polokwane?
There is no time difference between Lubumbashi and Polokwane.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Polokwane generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubumbashi to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | Lubumbashi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubumbashi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | FBM |
| ICAO Code: | FZQA |
| Coordinates: | 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″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 |