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How far is Samjiyon from Amakusa?

The distance between Amakusa (Amakusa Airfield) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amakusa (AXJ) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 929 miles / 1495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.

Amakusa Airfield – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Amakusa to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 657.013 miles
  • 1057.360 kilometers
  • 570.929 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
  • 658.215 miles
  • 1059.294 kilometers
  • 571.973 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 Amakusa to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Amakusa Airfield to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amakusa Airfield (AXJ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Amakusa to Samjiyon generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amakusa to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amakusa Airfield (AXJ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Amakusa Airfield
City: Amakusa
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXJ
ICAO Code: RJDA
Coordinates: 32°28′56″N, 130°9′32″E
Destination Samjiyon Airport
City: Samjiyon
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: YJS
ICAO Code: ZKSE
Coordinates: 41°54′25″N, 128°24′35″E