Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Samjiyon from Nanchang?

The distance between Nanchang (Nanchang Changbei International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanchang (KHN) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 42 minutes.

Nanchang Changbei International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

Distance arrow
1141
Miles
Distance arrow
1836
Kilometers
Distance arrow
991
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Nanchang to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1140.674 miles
  • 1835.736 kilometers
  • 991.218 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
  • 1141.281 miles
  • 1836.714 kilometers
  • 991.746 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 Nanchang to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Nanchang Changbei International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanchang and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Nanchang and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Nanchang to Samjiyon generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanchang to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Nanchang Changbei International Airport
City: Nanchang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHN
ICAO Code: ZSCN
Coordinates: 28°51′53″N, 115°54′0″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