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How far is Polokwane from Smara?

The distance between Smara (Smara Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4433 miles / 7134 kilometers / 3852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smara (SMW) to Polokwane (PTG) is 7282 miles / 11720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 44 minutes.

Smara Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Smara to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4432.840 miles
  • 7133.965 kilometers
  • 3852.033 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
  • 4444.184 miles
  • 7152.221 kilometers
  • 3861.890 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 Smara to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Smara Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 8 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smara Airport (SMW) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Smara to Polokwane generates about 511 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 511 kilograms equals 1 126 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smara to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W
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