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How far is Wonju from Samjiyon?

The distance between Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) and Wonju (Wonju Airport) is 309 miles / 498 kilometers / 269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samjiyon (YJS) to Wonju (WJU) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 11 minutes.

Samjiyon Airport – Wonju Airport

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Distance from Samjiyon to Wonju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 309.248 miles
  • 497.686 kilometers
  • 268.729 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
  • 309.705 miles
  • 498.421 kilometers
  • 269.126 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 Wonju?

The estimated flight time from Samjiyon Airport to Wonju Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Wonju Airport (WJU)

On average, flying from Samjiyon to Wonju generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 155 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 Wonju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Samjiyon Airport (YJS) and Wonju Airport (WJU).

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 Wonju Airport
City: Wonju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: WJU
ICAO Code: RKNW
Coordinates: 37°26′17″N, 127°57′35″E