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How far is Pohang from Riga?

The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 4709 miles / 7579 kilometers / 4092 nautical miles.

Riga International Airport – Pohang Airport

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4092
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Distance from Riga to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4709.484 miles
  • 7579.180 kilometers
  • 4092.430 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
  • 4697.713 miles
  • 7560.237 kilometers
  • 4082.201 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 Riga to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Pohang Airport is 9 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Riga to Pohang generates about 546 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 546 kilograms equals 1 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riga to Pohang

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

Airport information

Origin Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″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