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How far is Pohang from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 5935 miles / 9551 kilometers / 5157 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5934.798 miles
  • 9551.132 kilometers
  • 5157.199 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
  • 5922.118 miles
  • 9530.725 kilometers
  • 5146.180 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 Los Angeles to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Pohang Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Pohang generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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