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How far is Polokwane from Goma?

The distance between Goma (Goma International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers / 1325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goma (GOM) to Polokwane (PTG) is 2193 miles / 3530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 13 minutes.

Goma International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Goma to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1524.547 miles
  • 2453.520 kilometers
  • 1324.795 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
  • 1532.182 miles
  • 2465.808 kilometers
  • 1331.430 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 Goma to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Goma International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Goma and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Goma and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Goma to Polokwane generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goma to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Goma International Airport
City: Goma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: GOM
ICAO Code: FZNA
Coordinates: 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″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