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How far is Polokwane from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 9044 miles / 14555 kilometers / 7859 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Flight time duration
17 h 37 min
CO2 emission
1 154 kg

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Distance from Houston to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9044.030 miles
  • 14554.956 kilometers
  • 7859.047 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
  • 9041.357 miles
  • 14550.653 kilometers
  • 7856.724 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 Houston to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 17 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Houston to Polokwane generates about 1 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 154 kilograms equals 2 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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