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How far is Samjiyon from Kyzyl?

The distance between Kyzyl (Kyzyl Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kyzyl (KYZ) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 17 minutes.

Kyzyl Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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1729
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2783
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1503
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Distance from Kyzyl to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.066 miles
  • 2782.662 kilometers
  • 1502.517 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
  • 1724.904 miles
  • 2775.964 kilometers
  • 1498.901 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 Kyzyl to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Kyzyl Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kyzyl Airport (KYZ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Kyzyl to Samjiyon generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kyzyl to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kyzyl Airport (KYZ) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Kyzyl Airport
City: Kyzyl
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: KYZ
ICAO Code: UNKY
Coordinates: 51°40′9″N, 94°24′2″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