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How far is Polokwane from Lichinga?

The distance between Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 821 miles / 1320 kilometers / 713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lichinga (VXC) to Polokwane (PTG) is 1059 miles / 1704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 15 minutes.

Lichinga Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Lichinga to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 820.500 miles
  • 1320.467 kilometers
  • 712.995 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
  • 823.189 miles
  • 1324.794 kilometers
  • 715.332 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 Lichinga to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Lichinga Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lichinga and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Lichinga and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Lichinga Airport (VXC) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Lichinga to Polokwane generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lichinga to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″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