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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Polokwane?

The distance between Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Polokwane (PTG) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is 505 miles / 813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 17 minutes.

Polokwane International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 403.770 miles
  • 649.805 kilometers
  • 350.867 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
  • 405.165 miles
  • 652.049 kilometers
  • 352.078 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 Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Polokwane International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Polokwane and Pietermaritzburg?

There is no time difference between Polokwane and Pietermaritzburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Polokwane International Airport (PTG) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Polokwane to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Polokwane International Airport (PTG) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E