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How far is Pohang from Rishiri?

The distance between Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 887 miles / 1428 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Pohang (KPO) is 1687 miles / 2715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 51 minutes.

Rishiri Airport – Pohang Airport

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1428
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771
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Distance from Rishiri to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.277 miles
  • 1427.935 kilometers
  • 771.023 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
  • 886.810 miles
  • 1427.183 kilometers
  • 770.617 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 Rishiri to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport to Pohang Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rishiri and Pohang?

There is no time difference between Rishiri and Pohang.

Flight carbon footprint between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Rishiri to Pohang generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rishiri to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″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