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How far is Windhoek from Polokwane?

The distance between Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) and Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers / 668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Polokwane (PTG) to Windhoek (WDH) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 11 minutes.

Polokwane International Airport – Hosea Kutako International Airport

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Distance from Polokwane to Windhoek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.276 miles
  • 1236.421 kilometers
  • 667.614 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
  • 767.086 miles
  • 1234.505 kilometers
  • 666.579 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 Windhoek?

The estimated flight time from Polokwane International Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Polokwane and Windhoek?

There is no time difference between Polokwane and Windhoek.

Flight carbon footprint between Polokwane International Airport (PTG) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)

On average, flying from Polokwane to Windhoek generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 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 Windhoek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Polokwane International Airport (PTG) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).

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 Hosea Kutako International Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WDH
ICAO Code: FYWH
Coordinates: 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″E