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How far is Samjiyon from Kashgar?

The distance between Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 2712 miles / 4364 kilometers / 2357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kashgar (KHG) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 3249 miles / 5229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 20 minutes.

Kashgar Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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2712
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4364
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2357
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Distance from Kashgar to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2711.904 miles
  • 4364.387 kilometers
  • 2356.580 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
  • 2705.058 miles
  • 4353.368 kilometers
  • 2350.631 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 Kashgar to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Kashgar Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Kashgar to Samjiyon generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kashgar to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″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