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How far is Samjiyon from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 1517 miles / 2442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 10 minutes.

Narita International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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772
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1242
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670
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Distance from Tokyo to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 771.512 miles
  • 1241.628 kilometers
  • 670.425 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
  • 770.585 miles
  • 1240.137 kilometers
  • 669.620 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 Tokyo to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Samjiyon generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tokyo to Samjiyon

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

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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