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How far is Pohang from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 7843 miles / 12622 kilometers / 6815 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7842.994 miles
  • 12622.075 kilometers
  • 6815.375 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
  • 7845.957 miles
  • 12626.843 kilometers
  • 6817.950 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 Johannesburg to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Pohang Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Pohang generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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