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How far is Samjiyon from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2172 miles / 3495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 27 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1748.601 miles
  • 2814.101 kilometers
  • 1519.493 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
  • 1744.158 miles
  • 2806.951 kilometers
  • 1515.632 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 Dunhuang to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Samjiyon generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″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