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How far is Pyongyang from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1842 miles / 2964 kilometers / 1600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 2472 miles / 3979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 8 minutes.

Pu'er Simao Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Simao to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1841.613 miles
  • 2963.788 kilometers
  • 1600.318 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
  • 1841.342 miles
  • 2963.353 kilometers
  • 1600.082 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 Simao to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Simao to Pyongyang generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″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