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How far is Pohang from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 2893 miles / 4655 kilometers / 2514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Pohang (KPO) is 4460 miles / 7178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 1 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2892.732 miles
  • 4655.401 kilometers
  • 2513.715 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
  • 2898.828 miles
  • 4665.212 kilometers
  • 2519.013 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 Kuala Lumpur to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Pohang Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Pohang generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 709 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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