How far is Polokwane from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 832 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Polokwane (PTG) is 1063 miles / 1711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 42 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 957.149 miles
- 1540.383 kilometers
- 831.740 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- 957.943 miles
- 1541.661 kilometers
- 832.430 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 Cape Town to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Polokwane?
There is no time difference between Cape Town and Polokwane.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Polokwane generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″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 |