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How far is Samjiyon from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1545 miles / 2487 kilometers / 1343 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2051 miles / 3301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 1 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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1545
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2487
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1343
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Distance from Guangzhou to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1545.121 miles
  • 2486.632 kilometers
  • 1342.674 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
  • 1546.880 miles
  • 2489.463 kilometers
  • 1344.202 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 Guangzhou to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Samjiyon generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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