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How far is Polokwane from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 1505 miles / 2422 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Polokwane (PTG) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 5 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1504.704 miles
  • 2421.586 kilometers
  • 1307.552 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
  • 1512.220 miles
  • 2433.682 kilometers
  • 1314.083 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 Kigali to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Kigali and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Kigali to Polokwane generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″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