Flight Time from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom
The flight from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom covers about 249 mi and takes roughly 57 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Pietermaritzburg and Welkom are about 249 mi (400 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 303 mi (488 km), a drive of about 5 hr 26 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 57 min.
| Straight-line distance | 249 mi / 400 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 303 mi / 488 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 26 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 57 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $38 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -28.809, 28.550 |
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
Pietermaritzburg to Welkom is about 249 mi (400 km) in a straight line, and roughly 303 mi (488 km) by road.