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How far is Polokwane from Garoua?

The distance between Garoua (Garoua International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 2527 miles / 4067 kilometers / 2196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Garoua (GOU) to Polokwane (PTG) is 3844 miles / 6187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 14 minutes.

Garoua International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Garoua to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2526.822 miles
  • 4066.526 kilometers
  • 2195.748 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
  • 2536.915 miles
  • 4082.769 kilometers
  • 2204.519 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 Garoua to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Garoua International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Garoua to Polokwane generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Garoua to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Garoua International Airport
City: Garoua
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: GOU
ICAO Code: FKKR
Coordinates: 9°20′9″N, 13°22′12″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