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How far is Polokwane from Ndola?

The distance between Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ndola (NLA) to Polokwane (PTG) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 28 minutes.

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Ndola to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 747.862 miles
  • 1203.567 kilometers
  • 649.874 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
  • 751.267 miles
  • 1209.047 kilometers
  • 652.833 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 Ndola to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ndola and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Ndola and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Ndola to Polokwane generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ndola to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
City: Ndola
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: NLA
ICAO Code: FLSK
Coordinates: 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″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