How far is Samjiyon from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 3959 miles / 6371 kilometers / 3440 nautical miles.

Distance from Moscow to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3958.904 miles
• 6371.238 kilometers
• 3440.193 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

• 3947.802 miles
• 6353.371 kilometers
• 3430.546 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 Moscow to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Samjiyon?

The time difference between Moscow and Samjiyon is 5 hours. Samjiyon is 5 hours ahead of Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Moscow to Samjiyon generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E

Destination	Samjiyon Airport
City:	Samjiyon
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	YJS
ICAO Code:	ZKSE
Coordinates:	41°54′25″N, 128°24′35″E