Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom
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.
Pietermaritzburg 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.
Welkom is a city in the Free State province of South Africa, located about 140 kilometres (90 mi) northeast of Bloemfontein, the provincial capital. Welkom is also known as Circle City, City Within A Garden, Mvela and…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?
It is 400 km in a straight line from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 14 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Pietermaritzburg to Welkom?
Around 6 h 40 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.