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How far is Samjiyon from Kunsan?

The distance between Kunsan (Gunsan Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers / 370 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunsan (KUV) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 601 miles / 968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 11 minutes.

Gunsan Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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425
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Distance from Kunsan to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 425.222 miles
  • 684.328 kilometers
  • 369.508 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
  • 425.827 miles
  • 685.302 kilometers
  • 370.033 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 Kunsan to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Gunsan Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gunsan Airport (KUV) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Kunsan to Samjiyon generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunsan to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gunsan Airport (KUV) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Gunsan Airport
City: Kunsan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KUV
ICAO Code: RKJK
Coordinates: 35°54′13″N, 126°36′57″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