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How far is Pohang from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 2631 miles / 4234 kilometers / 2286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Pohang (KPO) is 3909 miles / 6291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 50 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Pohang Airport

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2631
Miles
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4234
Kilometers
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2286
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 28 min
Time Difference
3 h 15 min
CO2 emission
290 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2630.755 miles
  • 4233.789 kilometers
  • 2286.063 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
  • 2625.974 miles
  • 4226.095 kilometers
  • 2281.909 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 Kathmandu to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pohang Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Pohang generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Pohang

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

Airport information

Origin Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″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