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How far is Pyongyang from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 6055 miles / 9744 kilometers / 5261 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6054.562 miles
  • 9743.872 kilometers
  • 5261.270 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
  • 6041.500 miles
  • 9722.852 kilometers
  • 5249.920 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 San Diego to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from San Diego to Pyongyang generates about 724 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 724 kilograms equals 1 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
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