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How far is Samjiyon from Kikai?

The distance between Kikai (Kikai Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 940 miles / 1514 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kikai (KKX) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 1219 miles / 1962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 52 minutes.

Kikai Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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940
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Distance from Kikai to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 940.470 miles
  • 1513.539 kilometers
  • 817.246 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
  • 942.559 miles
  • 1516.902 kilometers
  • 819.062 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 Kikai to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Kikai Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kikai Airport (KKX) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Kikai to Samjiyon generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kikai to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kikai Airport (KKX) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Kikai Airport
City: Kikai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KKX
ICAO Code: RJKI
Coordinates: 28°19′16″N, 129°55′40″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