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How far is Polokwane from Nelspruit?

The distance between Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 148 miles / 238 kilometers / 129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nelspruit (MQP) to Polokwane (PTG) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 22 minutes.

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Nelspruit to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 148.131 miles
  • 238.393 kilometers
  • 128.722 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
  • 148.300 miles
  • 238.666 kilometers
  • 128.869 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 Nelspruit to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nelspruit and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Nelspruit and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Nelspruit to Polokwane generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nelspruit to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
City: Nelspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MQP
ICAO Code: FAKN
Coordinates: 25°22′59″S, 31°6′20″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