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How far is Polokwane from Libreville?

The distance between Libreville (Léon-Mba International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 2146 miles / 3453 kilometers / 1864 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Libreville (LBV) to Polokwane (PTG) is 3126 miles / 5031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 3 minutes.

Léon-Mba International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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2146
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Distance from Libreville to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2145.624 miles
  • 3453.047 kilometers
  • 1864.496 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
  • 2151.125 miles
  • 3461.900 kilometers
  • 1869.276 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 Libreville to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Léon-Mba International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Libreville to Polokwane generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Libreville to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Léon-Mba International Airport
City: Libreville
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: LBV
ICAO Code: FOOL
Coordinates: 0°27′30″N, 9°24′44″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