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How far is Pohang from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 2809 miles / 4520 kilometers / 2441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Pohang (KPO) is 4238 miles / 6821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 51 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Penang to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2808.549 miles
  • 4519.921 kilometers
  • 2440.562 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
  • 2813.279 miles
  • 4527.534 kilometers
  • 2444.673 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 Penang to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Pohang Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Penang to Pohang generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penang to Pohang

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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