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How far is Pohang from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 6946 miles / 11179 kilometers / 6036 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Pohang Airport

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11179
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6036
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Distance from New York to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6946.060 miles
  • 11178.600 kilometers
  • 6035.961 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
  • 6930.887 miles
  • 11154.181 kilometers
  • 6022.776 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 New York to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Pohang Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from New York to Pohang generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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