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How far is Polokwane from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4565 miles / 7347 kilometers / 3967 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4565.094 miles
  • 7346.806 kilometers
  • 3966.958 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
  • 4557.651 miles
  • 7334.828 kilometers
  • 3960.490 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 Rio De Janeiro to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Polokwane generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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