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How far is Polokwane from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 3644 miles / 5865 kilometers / 3167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Polokwane (PTG) is 5833 miles / 9388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 57 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3644.294 miles
  • 5864.923 kilometers
  • 3166.805 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
  • 3648.526 miles
  • 5871.734 kilometers
  • 3170.483 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 Freetown to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Freetown to Polokwane generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W
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