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How far is Polokwane from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 5244 miles / 8439 kilometers / 4557 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5243.806 miles
  • 8439.088 kilometers
  • 4556.743 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
  • 5262.726 miles
  • 8469.536 kilometers
  • 4573.184 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 Frankfurt to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Polokwane generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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