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How far is Samjiyon from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1873 miles / 3015 kilometers / 1628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 34 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1873.280 miles
  • 3014.752 kilometers
  • 1627.836 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
  • 1872.669 miles
  • 3013.769 kilometers
  • 1627.305 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 Kunming to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Kunming and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Kunming to Samjiyon generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″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