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How far is Samjiyon from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers / 2220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 3294 miles / 5301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 21 minutes.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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2555
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4112
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2220
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Distance from Bangkok to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2554.884 miles
  • 4111.687 kilometers
  • 2220.133 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
  • 2557.787 miles
  • 4116.359 kilometers
  • 2222.656 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 Bangkok to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Samjiyon generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangkok to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″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