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How far is Samjiyon from Vorkuta?

The distance between Vorkuta (Vorkuta Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 2927 miles / 4711 kilometers / 2544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vorkuta (VKT) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 5504 miles / 8858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 5 minutes.

Vorkuta Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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2927
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4711
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2544
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Distance from Vorkuta to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2927.192 miles
  • 4710.859 kilometers
  • 2543.660 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
  • 2920.038 miles
  • 4699.345 kilometers
  • 2537.443 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 Vorkuta to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Vorkuta Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vorkuta Airport (VKT) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Vorkuta to Samjiyon generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vorkuta to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vorkuta Airport (VKT) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Vorkuta Airport
City: Vorkuta
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKT
ICAO Code: UUYW
Coordinates: 67°29′18″N, 63°59′35″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