How far is Polokwane from Shinyanga?
The distance between Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 1412 miles / 2273 kilometers / 1227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shinyanga (SHY) to Polokwane (PTG) is 2107 miles / 3391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 40 minutes.
Shinyanga Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Shinyanga to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shinyanga to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1412.284 miles
- 2272.851 kilometers
- 1227.241 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- 1418.967 miles
- 2283.606 kilometers
- 1233.048 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 Shinyanga to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Shinyanga Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shinyanga and Polokwane?
The time difference between Shinyanga and Polokwane is 1 hour. Polokwane is 1 hour behind Shinyanga.
Flight carbon footprint between Shinyanga Airport (SHY) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Shinyanga to Polokwane generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shinyanga to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shinyanga Airport (SHY) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | Shinyanga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shinyanga |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | SHY |
| ICAO Code: | HTSY |
| Coordinates: | 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″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 |