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How far is Polokwane from Windhoek?

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

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Polokwane (PTG) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 10 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Polokwane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Windhoek to Polokwane. 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 Windhoek to Polokwane?

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

What is the time difference between Windhoek and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Windhoek and Polokwane.

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

On average, flying from Windhoek to Polokwane 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 Windhoek to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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