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How far is Pohang from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 4850 miles / 7806 kilometers / 4215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Pohang (KPO) is 6296 miles / 10132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 2 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4850.207 miles
  • 7805.652 kilometers
  • 4214.715 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
  • 4841.318 miles
  • 7791.345 kilometers
  • 4206.990 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 Riyadh to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Pohang Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Pohang generates about 564 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 564 kilograms equals 1 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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