How far is Polokwane from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 1628 miles / 2619 kilometers / 1414 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Polokwane (PTG) is 2188 miles / 3521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1627.519 miles
- 2619.238 kilometers
- 1414.275 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- 1634.715 miles
- 2630.818 kilometers
- 1420.528 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 Nairobi to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Polokwane?
The time difference between Nairobi and Polokwane is 1 hour. Polokwane is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Polokwane generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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 |