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How far is Pohang from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 6043 miles / 9725 kilometers / 5251 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6042.813 miles
  • 9724.965 kilometers
  • 5251.061 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
  • 6030.155 miles
  • 9704.594 kilometers
  • 5240.062 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 San Diego to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Pohang Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from San Diego to Pohang generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
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