How far is Samjiyon from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 636 miles / 1023 kilometers / 552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Osaka (KIX) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 1199 miles / 1929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 3 minutes.

Distance from Osaka to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 635.621 miles
• 1022.933 kilometers
• 552.340 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

• 635.839 miles
• 1023.284 kilometers
• 552.529 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 Osaka to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Osaka and Samjiyon?

The time difference between Osaka and Samjiyon is 1 hour. Samjiyon is 1 hour behind Osaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Osaka to Samjiyon generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Osaka to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin	Kansai International Airport
City:	Osaka
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	KIX
ICAO Code:	RJBB
Coordinates:	34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E

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