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How far is Pohang from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 6048 miles / 9733 kilometers / 5255 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6047.533 miles
  • 9732.561 kilometers
  • 5255.163 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
  • 6065.074 miles
  • 9760.790 kilometers
  • 5270.405 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 Wellington to Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Pohang Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Wellington to Pohang generates about 723 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 723 kilograms equals 1 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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