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How far is Pyongyang from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5639 miles / 9075 kilometers / 4900 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5639.069 miles
  • 9075.201 kilometers
  • 4900.217 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
  • 5625.925 miles
  • 9054.049 kilometers
  • 4888.795 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 Jose to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 11 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Pyongyang generates about 668 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 668 kilograms equals 1 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Pyongyang

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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