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How far is Polokwane from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 2736 miles / 4403 kilometers / 2378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Polokwane (PTG) is 4289 miles / 6902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 11 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2736.190 miles
  • 4403.472 kilometers
  • 2377.685 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
  • 2743.020 miles
  • 4414.462 kilometers
  • 2383.619 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 Lagos to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Lagos to Polokwane generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: LOS
ICAO Code: DNMM
Coordinates: 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″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