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How far is Pohang from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 553 miles / 891 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Pohang (KPO) is 930 miles / 1496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 11 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Pohang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niigata to Pohang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.349 miles
  • 890.529 kilometers
  • 480.847 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 552.204 miles
  • 888.686 kilometers
  • 479.852 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Niigata to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Pohang Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Niigata and Pohang?

There is no time difference between Niigata and Pohang.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Niigata to Pohang generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niigata to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E
Destination Pohang Airport
City: Pohang
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KPO
ICAO Code: RKTH
Coordinates: 35°59′16″N, 129°25′11″E