How far is Samjiyon from Kangding?

The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1689 miles / 2719 kilometers / 1468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2072 miles / 3334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 35 minutes.

Distance from Kangding to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1689.220 miles
• 2718.536 kilometers
• 1467.892 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

• 1687.090 miles
• 2715.108 kilometers
• 1466.041 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 Kangding to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangding and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Kangding and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Kangding to Samjiyon generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin	Kangding Airport
City:	Kangding
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KGT
ICAO Code:	ZUKD
Coordinates:	30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E

Destination	Samjiyon Airport
City:	Samjiyon
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	YJS
ICAO Code:	ZKSE
Coordinates:	41°54′25″N, 128°24′35″E