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How far is Polokwane from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 5077 miles / 8171 kilometers / 4412 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5077.205 miles
  • 8170.969 kilometers
  • 4411.970 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
  • 5096.058 miles
  • 8201.311 kilometers
  • 4428.353 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 Zurich to Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 10 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Polokwane?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Polokwane.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Zurich to Polokwane generates about 594 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 594 kilograms equals 1 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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