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KPO to SPF: distance & flight time
Pohang (Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)) → Spearfish-South Dakota (Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field)
5,957 mi
9,587 km · 5,177 nm
12h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,957 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KPO — Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) · Pohang, South Korea
- SPF — Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field · Spearfish-South Dakota, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KPO
- USN · Ulsan Airport28 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport43 mi away
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport62 mi away
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)71 mi away
Near SPF
- RCA · Ellsworth Air Force Base41 mi away
- RAP · Rapid City Regional Airport47 mi away
- GCC · Gillette Campbell County Airport87 mi away
- CDR · Chadron Municipal Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KPO from SPF?
The flight distance from Pohang (KPO) to Spearfish-South Dakota (SPF) is 5,957 miles (9,587 km, 5,177 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KPO to SPF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KPO to SPF?
Nonstop service on KPO–SPF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pohang and Spearfish-South Dakota?
Spearfish-South Dakota is 16 hours behind Pohang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KPO to SPF?
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Why are some KPO to SPF fares phone-only?
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