Distance from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Johannesburg0 mJohannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "the City of Gold", is the capital city of the province of Gauteng and the largest city in South Africa. In 2022, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality…
Pietermaritzburg0 mPietermaritzburg is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa after Durban. It was named in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?
It is 444 km in a straight line from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 18 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?
Around 7 h 24 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.