How far is Polokwane from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Polokwane (PTG) is 812 miles / 1307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 54 minutes.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 589.332 miles
- 948.438 kilometers
- 512.116 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- 591.920 miles
- 952.603 kilometers
- 514.365 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 Lusaka to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Polokwane?
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Polokwane generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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 |