How far is Samjiyon from Iwakuni?
The distance between Iwakuni (Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 575 miles / 925 kilometers / 499 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Iwakuni (IWK) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 948 miles / 1526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni – Samjiyon Airport
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Distance from Iwakuni to Samjiyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Iwakuni to Samjiyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 574.517 miles
- 924.595 kilometers
- 499.241 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- 575.226 miles
- 925.737 kilometers
- 499.858 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 Iwakuni to Samjiyon?
The estimated flight time from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Iwakuni and Samjiyon?
The time difference between Iwakuni and Samjiyon is 1 hour. Samjiyon is 1 hour behind Iwakuni.
Flight carbon footprint between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)
On average, flying from Iwakuni to Samjiyon generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Iwakuni to Samjiyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).
Airport information
| Origin | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni |
|---|---|
| City: | Iwakuni |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | IWK |
| ICAO Code: | RJOI |
| Coordinates: | 34°8′38″N, 132°14′9″E |
| Destination | Samjiyon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Samjiyon |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | YJS |
| ICAO Code: | ZKSE |
| Coordinates: | 41°54′25″N, 128°24′35″E |