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How far is Samjiyon from Polyarnyj?

The distance between Polyarnyj (Polyarny Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1807 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Polyarnyj (PYJ) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2483 miles / 3996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 59 minutes.

Polyarny Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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1807
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Distance from Polyarnyj to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.570 miles
  • 2907.393 kilometers
  • 1569.867 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
  • 1804.330 miles
  • 2903.788 kilometers
  • 1567.920 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 Polyarnyj to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Polyarny Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Polyarnyj to Samjiyon generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Polyarnyj to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Polyarny Airport
City: Polyarnyj
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: PYJ
ICAO Code: UERP
Coordinates: 66°24′1″N, 112°1′47″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