Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria
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.
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.
Pretoria0 mPretoria is the executive capital of South Africa, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to the country.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria?
It is 482 km in a straight line from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 20 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria?
Around 8 h 2 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.