How far is Gwangju from Samjiyon?

The distance between Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 476 miles / 766 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samjiyon (YJS) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 659 miles / 1061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Samjiyon to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 475.660 miles
• 765.501 kilometers
• 413.337 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

• 476.403 miles
• 766.696 kilometers
• 413.983 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Samjiyon Airport to Gwangju Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Samjiyon and Gwangju?

The time difference between Samjiyon and Gwangju is 1 hour. Gwangju is 1 hour ahead of Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Samjiyon to Gwangju generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 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 Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

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

Destination	Gwangju Airport
City:	Gwangju
Country:	South Korea
IATA Code:	KWJ
ICAO Code:	RKJJ
Coordinates:	35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E