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How far is Pohang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 3714 miles / 5977 kilometers / 3227 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Pohang Airport

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3714
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5977
Kilometers
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3227
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 31 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
421 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3713.956 miles
  • 5977.033 kilometers
  • 3227.339 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
  • 3714.241 miles
  • 5977.492 kilometers
  • 3227.587 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 Colombo to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Pohang Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Colombo to Pohang generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Ratmalana Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: RML
ICAO Code: VCCC
Coordinates: 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″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