How far is Samjiyon from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 3491 miles / 5618 kilometers / 3033 nautical miles.

Distance from Anchorage to Samjiyon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Samjiyon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3490.868 miles
• 5618.008 kilometers
• 3033.482 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

• 3481.311 miles
• 5602.627 kilometers
• 3025.177 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 Anchorage to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Samjiyon?

The time difference between Anchorage and Samjiyon is 17 hours. Samjiyon is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Samjiyon generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin	Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City:	Anchorage, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ANC
ICAO Code:	PANC
Coordinates:	61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W

Destination	Samjiyon Airport
City:	Samjiyon
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	YJS
ICAO Code:	ZKSE
Coordinates:	41°54′25″N, 128°24′35″E