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How far is Pohang from Samjiyon?

The distance between Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 412 miles / 663 kilometers / 358 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samjiyon (YJS) to Pohang (KPO) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.

Samjiyon Airport – Pohang Airport

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412
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663
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358
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Distance from Samjiyon to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 411.917 miles
  • 662.916 kilometers
  • 357.946 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
  • 412.557 miles
  • 663.946 kilometers
  • 358.502 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 Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Samjiyon Airport to Pohang Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Samjiyon to Pohang generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 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 Pohang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Pohang Airport (KPO).

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 Pohang Airport
City: Pohang
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KPO
ICAO Code: RKTH
Coordinates: 35°59′16″N, 129°25′11″E