Distance from Johannesburg to Potchefstroom
How far is it from Johannesburg to Potchefstroom? About 68 mi in a straight line and 89 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Johannesburg and Potchefstroom are about 68 mi (110 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 89 mi (143 km), a drive of about 2 hr 3 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 68 mi / 110 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 89 mi / 143 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $11 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -26.460, 27.573 |
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
Johannesburg to Potchefstroom is about 68 mi (110 km) in a straight line, and roughly 89 mi (143 km) by road.