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How far is Phalaborwa from Polokwane?

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

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

Polokwane International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Polokwane to Phalaborwa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Polokwane to Phalaborwa. 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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa?

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

What is the time difference between Polokwane and Phalaborwa?

There is no time difference between Polokwane and Phalaborwa.

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

On average, flying from Polokwane to Phalaborwa 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 Polokwane to Phalaborwa

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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