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How far is Pohang from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 5520 miles / 8883 kilometers / 4796 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5519.555 miles
  • 8882.862 kilometers
  • 4796.362 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
  • 5505.590 miles
  • 8860.389 kilometers
  • 4784.227 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 Edinburgh to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Pohang Airport is 10 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Pohang generates about 652 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 652 kilograms equals 1 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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