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How far is Pohang from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 2056 miles / 3310 kilometers / 1787 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Pohang (KPO) is 3137 miles / 5049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 34 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Pohang Airport

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2056
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Distance from Vientiane to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2056.490 miles
  • 3309.601 kilometers
  • 1787.041 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
  • 2056.730 miles
  • 3309.986 kilometers
  • 1787.249 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 Vientiane to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Pohang Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Pohang generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″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