Distance between Pongola and Nkaphane
The distance from Pongola to Nkaphane is 167 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes and goes through Magudu, Makhosini and Mpungamhlophe.
| Shortest distance by air | 106 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 167 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 57 min |
| Fuel amount | 13.4 L |
| Fuel cost | 24.1 AUD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Pongola | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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R66 14 km, 10 min
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| Magudu | 14 km | 10 min | 0.4 L | |
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R66 134 km, 1 h 29 min
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| Makhosini | 148 km | 1 h 40 min | 11.4 L | |
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R34 13 km, 09 min
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| Mpungamhlophe | 161 km | 1 h 49 min | 12.8 L | |
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6 km, 07 min
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| Nkaphane | 167 km | 1 h 57 min | 12.9 L | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Pongola to Nkaphane?
Fuel cost: 24.1 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 167 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.8 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Pongola to Nkaphane?
Driving time: 1 h 57 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 136 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 h 30 min
- 24 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 17 min
- 7 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 8 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Pongola to Nkaphane by land?
The distance between Pongola and Nkaphane is 167 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Pongola and Nkaphane respectively.
How far is Pongola to Nkaphane by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Pongola and Nkaphane is 106 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Pongola and Nkaphane respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Pongola from Nkaphane by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 106 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 28 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Pongola to Nkaphane?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 26 min to cover the distance of 106 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 30 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Pongola and Nkaphane?
The halfway point between Pongola and Nkaphane is Makhosini. It is located about 64 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Makhosini to Pongola is 148 km and driving will take about 1 h 40 min. The road between Makhosini and Nkaphane has length 20 km and will take approximately 17 min.
Where is Pongola in relation to Nkaphane?
Pongola is located 106 km north-east of Nkaphane.
Pongola has geographic coordinates: latitude -27.37759, longitude 31.61689.
Nkaphane has geographic coordinates: latitude -28.29306, longitude 31.30694.
Which highway goes from Pongola to Nkaphane?
The route from Pongola to Nkaphane follows R66.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- R34: 16 km
- R618: 6 km
- R69: 3 km