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How far is Pohang from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 5631 miles / 9063 kilometers / 4893 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Pohang Airport

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9063
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4893
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Distance from San Jose to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5631.274 miles
  • 9062.656 kilometers
  • 4893.443 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
  • 5618.627 miles
  • 9042.303 kilometers
  • 4882.453 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 Jose to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Pohang Airport is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from San Jose to Pohang generates about 667 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 667 kilograms equals 1 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Pohang

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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