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How far is Samjiyon from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 385 miles / 619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.

Pyongyang International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 234.617 miles
  • 377.580 kilometers
  • 203.877 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
  • 234.590 miles
  • 377.536 kilometers
  • 203.853 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 Pyongyang to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Samjiyon generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pyongyang to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″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