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How far is Pohang from Wakkanai?

The distance between Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Pohang (KPO) is 1654 miles / 2662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 30 minutes.

Wakkanai Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Wakkanai to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 917.169 miles
  • 1476.041 kilometers
  • 796.998 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
  • 916.621 miles
  • 1475.158 kilometers
  • 796.521 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 Wakkanai to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Wakkanai Airport to Pohang Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wakkanai and Pohang?

There is no time difference between Wakkanai and Pohang.

Flight carbon footprint between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Wakkanai to Pohang generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wakkanai to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Wakkanai Airport
City: Wakkanai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: WKJ
ICAO Code: RJCW
Coordinates: 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″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