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How far is Samjiyon from Astana?

The distance between Astana (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 2718 miles / 4374 kilometers / 2362 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Astana (NQZ) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 3724 miles / 5994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 26 minutes.

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Astana to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2717.984 miles
  • 4374.172 kilometers
  • 2361.864 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
  • 2710.662 miles
  • 4362.387 kilometers
  • 2355.501 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 Astana to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Astana to Samjiyon generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 663 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Astana to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
City: Astana
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: NQZ
ICAO Code: UACC
Coordinates: 51°1′19″N, 71°28′0″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