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How far is Polokwane from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 410 miles / 660 kilometers / 356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Polokwane (PTG) is 565 miles / 909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 15 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Durban to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 410.207 miles
  • 660.164 kilometers
  • 356.460 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
  • 411.535 miles
  • 662.301 kilometers
  • 357.614 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 Durban to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Durban and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Durban to Polokwane generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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