How far is Polokwane from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 175 miles / 282 kilometers / 152 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Polokwane (PTG) is 193 miles / 311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 28 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 175.256 miles
- 282.048 kilometers
- 152.294 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- 175.742 miles
- 282.830 kilometers
- 152.716 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 Johannesburg to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Polokwane?
There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Polokwane.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Polokwane generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Polokwane International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Polokwane |
| Country: | South Africa |
| IATA Code: | PTG |
| ICAO Code: | FAPP |
| Coordinates: | 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E |
Airlines flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Polokwane (PTG)
| South African Airways |