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How far is Pohang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 3698 miles / 5952 kilometers / 3214 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Pohang Airport

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3698
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5952
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3214
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 30 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
419 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3698.217 miles
  • 5951.704 kilometers
  • 3213.663 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
  • 3698.369 miles
  • 5951.948 kilometers
  • 3213.795 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 Colombo to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Pohang Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Colombo to Pohang generates about 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 419 kilograms equals 924 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Pohang

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

Airport information

Origin Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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