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How far is Pohang from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Pohang (KPO) is 2263 miles / 3642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 44 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Shantou to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1150.069 miles
  • 1850.857 kilometers
  • 999.383 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
  • 1151.132 miles
  • 1852.567 kilometers
  • 1000.306 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 Shantou to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Pohang Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Shantou to Pohang generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″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