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How far is Pohang from Lhasa?

The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 2277 miles / 3664 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Pohang (KPO) is 3230 miles / 5198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 1 minutes.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Pohang Airport

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1978
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Distance from Lhasa to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2276.697 miles
  • 3663.989 kilometers
  • 1978.396 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
  • 2272.386 miles
  • 3657.051 kilometers
  • 1974.650 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 Lhasa to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Pohang Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Lhasa to Pohang generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lhasa to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Lhasa Gonggar Airport
City: Lhasa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LXA
ICAO Code: ZULS
Coordinates: 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″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