Distance from East London to Port Elizabeth
How far is it from East London to Port Elizabeth? About 148 mi in a straight line and 192 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
East London and Port Elizabeth are about 148 mi (238 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 192 mi (309 km), a drive of about 3 hr 26 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 46 min.
| Straight-line distance | 148 mi / 238 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 192 mi / 309 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 26 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 46 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $24 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -33.493, 26.770 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
East London to Port Elizabeth is about 148 mi (238 km) in a straight line, and roughly 192 mi (309 km) by road.