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How far is Kars from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 4213 miles / 6780 kilometers / 3661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Kars (KSY) is 5574 miles / 8971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 51 minutes.

Pyongyang International Airport – Kars Harakani Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Kars

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pyongyang to Kars. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4213.106 miles
  • 6780.337 kilometers
  • 3661.089 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
  • 4202.687 miles
  • 6763.568 kilometers
  • 3652.035 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 Pyongyang to Kars?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Kars generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pyongyang to Kars

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E
Destination Kars Harakani Airport
City: Kars
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: KSY
ICAO Code: LTCF
Coordinates: 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E