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How far is Polokwane from Lilongwe?

The distance between Lilongwe (Lilongwe International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lilongwe (LLW) to Polokwane (PTG) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 11 minutes.

Lilongwe International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Lilongwe to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 747.162 miles
  • 1202.441 kilometers
  • 649.266 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
  • 749.916 miles
  • 1206.872 kilometers
  • 651.659 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 Lilongwe to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Lilongwe International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Lilongwe and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Lilongwe to Polokwane generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lilongwe to Polokwane

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

Airport information

Origin Lilongwe International Airport
City: Lilongwe
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: LLW
ICAO Code: FWKI
Coordinates: 13°47′21″S, 33°46′51″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