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How far is Samjiyon from Chifeng?

The distance between Chifeng (Chifeng Yulong Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 489 miles / 787 kilometers / 425 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chifeng (CIF) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 39 minutes.

Chifeng Yulong Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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489
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787
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425
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Distance from Chifeng to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 488.890 miles
  • 786.792 kilometers
  • 424.834 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
  • 487.613 miles
  • 784.737 kilometers
  • 423.724 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 Chifeng to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Chifeng Yulong Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chifeng and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Chifeng and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Chifeng to Samjiyon generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chifeng to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Chifeng Yulong Airport
City: Chifeng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CIF
ICAO Code: ZBCF
Coordinates: 42°14′6″N, 118°54′28″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