How far is Polokwane from Richards Bay?
The distance between Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 375 miles / 603 kilometers / 325 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richards Bay (RCB) to Polokwane (PTG) is 493 miles / 794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 54 minutes.
Richards Bay Airport – Polokwane International Airport
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Distance from Richards Bay to Polokwane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richards Bay to Polokwane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 374.529 miles
- 602.745 kilometers
- 325.456 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- 375.504 miles
- 604.315 kilometers
- 326.304 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 Richards Bay to Polokwane?
The estimated flight time from Richards Bay Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richards Bay and Polokwane?
There is no time difference between Richards Bay and Polokwane.
Flight carbon footprint between Richards Bay Airport (RCB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
On average, flying from Richards Bay to Polokwane generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richards Bay to Polokwane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richards Bay Airport (RCB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).
Airport information
| Origin | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |
| Destination | Polokwane International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Polokwane |
| Country: | South Africa |
| IATA Code: | PTG |
| ICAO Code: | FAPP |
| Coordinates: | 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E |