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How far is Polokwane from Matadi?

The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 1636 miles / 2632 kilometers / 1421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Polokwane (PTG) is 2477 miles / 3987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 44 minutes.

Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Matadi to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1635.653 miles
  • 2632.329 kilometers
  • 1421.344 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
  • 1639.313 miles
  • 2638.219 kilometers
  • 1424.524 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 Matadi to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Matadi to Polokwane generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matadi to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″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