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How far is Pohang from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 6571 miles / 10576 kilometers / 5710 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6571.386 miles
  • 10575.620 kilometers
  • 5710.378 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
  • 6556.504 miles
  • 10551.670 kilometers
  • 5697.446 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 Chicago to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pohang Airport is 12 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Pohang generates about 795 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 795 kilograms equals 1 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
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