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How far is Samjiyon from Saga?

The distance between Saga (Saga Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 613 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saga (HSG) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 848 miles / 1364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 14 minutes.

Saga Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Saga to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 612.783 miles
  • 986.179 kilometers
  • 532.494 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
  • 613.852 miles
  • 987.899 kilometers
  • 533.423 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 Saga to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Saga Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saga Airport (HSG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Saga to Samjiyon generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saga to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saga Airport (HSG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Saga Airport
City: Saga
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HSG
ICAO Code: RJFS
Coordinates: 33°8′58″N, 130°18′7″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