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How far is Samjiyon from Karamay?

The distance between Karamay (Karamay Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 2166 miles / 3486 kilometers / 1882 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Karamay (KRY) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2703 miles / 4350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 54 minutes.

Karamay Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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2166
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3486
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1882
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Distance from Karamay to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2165.953 miles
  • 3485.764 kilometers
  • 1882.162 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
  • 2160.177 miles
  • 3476.467 kilometers
  • 1877.142 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 Karamay to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Karamay Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Karamay Airport (KRY) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Karamay to Samjiyon generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Karamay to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Karamay Airport (KRY) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Karamay Airport
City: Karamay
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KRY
ICAO Code: ZWKM
Coordinates: 45°37′1″N, 84°52′58″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