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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Saipan?

The distance between Saipan (Saipan International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1759 nautical miles.

Saipan International Airport – Sondok Airport

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3257
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Distance from Saipan to Sŏndŏng-ni

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saipan to Sŏndŏng-ni. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.814 miles
  • 3257.012 kilometers
  • 1758.646 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
  • 2027.520 miles
  • 3262.976 kilometers
  • 1761.866 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 Saipan to Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Saipan International Airport to Sondok Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Saipan to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Saipan to Sŏndŏng-ni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Sondok Airport (DSO).

Airport information

Origin Saipan International Airport
City: Saipan
Country: Northern Mariana Islands Flag of Northern Mariana Islands
IATA Code: SPN
ICAO Code: PGSN
Coordinates: 15°7′8″N, 145°43′44″E
Destination Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E