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Bloemfontein, South Africa → Pretoria, South Africa
Distance Result
263 miles
423 km | 228 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria is about 423 km (263 miles) as the crow flies, or 228 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 0.5 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 4h 42min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 1h 15min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Bloemfontein and Pretoria is 263 miles (423 kilometers).
A direct flight from Bloemfontein to Pretoria takes approximately 1h 15min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Bloemfontein to Pretoria takes approximately 4h 42min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.