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How far is Pyongyang from Rishiri?

The distance between Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 896 miles / 1441 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 14 minutes.

Rishiri Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Rishiri to Pyongyang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rishiri to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 895.620 miles
  • 1441.361 kilometers
  • 778.273 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
  • 893.978 miles
  • 1438.718 kilometers
  • 776.846 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 Rishiri to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rishiri and Pyongyang?

There is no time difference between Rishiri and Pyongyang.

Flight carbon footprint between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Rishiri to Pyongyang generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rishiri to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E