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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Manzini?

The distance between Manzini (King Mswati III International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 240 miles / 387 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manzini (SHO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is 346 miles / 557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.

King Mswati III International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Manzini to Pietermaritzburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Manzini to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 240.468 miles
  • 386.995 kilometers
  • 208.961 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
  • 241.141 miles
  • 388.079 kilometers
  • 209.546 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 Manzini to Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from King Mswati III International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Manzini to Pietermaritzburg generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manzini to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

Airport information

Origin King Mswati III International Airport
City: Manzini
Country: Swaziland Flag of Swaziland
IATA Code: SHO
ICAO Code: FDSK
Coordinates: 26°21′30″S, 31°43′0″E
Destination Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E