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How far is Polokwane from Phalaborwa?

The distance between Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 108 miles / 173 kilometers / 93 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Polokwane (PTG) is 130 miles / 210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 18 minutes.

Hendrik Van Eck Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Phalaborwa to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 107.557 miles
  • 173.096 kilometers
  • 93.464 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
  • 107.380 miles
  • 172.811 kilometers
  • 93.310 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 Phalaborwa to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Phalaborwa and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Phalaborwa and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Phalaborwa to Polokwane generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 90 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phalaborwa to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″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