Distance from Potchefstroom to Welkom
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Potchefstroom and Welkom is 144.59 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Potchefstroom and Welkom is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 194.25° (SSW)The initial bearing on the course from Potchefstroom to Welkom is 194.25° and the compass direction is SSW.
Midpoint: -27.34609,26.91572The geographic midpoint between Potchefstroom and Welkom is in 72.30 km distance between both points in a bearing of 194.25°. It is located in South Africa, Free State, Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Moqhaka Local Municipality, Moqhaka Ward 23.
Time difference: 0hPotchefstroom and Welkom are both in the same time zone Africa/Johannesburg.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Potchefstroom and Welkom, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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Welkom is just as far away from Potchefstroom as Potchefstroom from Tembisa (138 km).