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How far is Samjiyon from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 58 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.558 miles
  • 1331.826 kilometers
  • 719.129 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
  • 828.539 miles
  • 1333.404 kilometers
  • 719.981 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 Shanghai to Samjiyon?

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Samjiyon generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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