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How far is Samjiyon from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2028 miles / 3264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 53 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Shantou to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1439.890 miles
  • 2317.278 kilometers
  • 1251.230 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
  • 1442.208 miles
  • 2321.009 kilometers
  • 1253.245 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 Shantou to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shantou and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Shantou and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Shantou to Samjiyon generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″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