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How far is Pohang from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Pohang (KPO) is 1642 miles / 2643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 23 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Pohang Airport

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571
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Distance from Shanghai to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 570.948 miles
  • 918.851 kilometers
  • 496.140 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
  • 570.617 miles
  • 918.319 kilometers
  • 495.852 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 Shanghai to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pohang Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Pohang generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′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