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How far is Pyongyang from Samjiyon?

The distance between Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samjiyon (YJS) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 385 miles / 620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.

Samjiyon Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Samjiyon to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 234.617 miles
  • 377.580 kilometers
  • 203.877 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
  • 234.590 miles
  • 377.536 kilometers
  • 203.853 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 Samjiyon to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Samjiyon Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Samjiyon to Pyongyang generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Samjiyon to Pyongyang

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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