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How far is Samjiyon from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1909 miles / 3072 kilometers / 1659 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 18 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Lijiang to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1908.921 miles
  • 3072.110 kilometers
  • 1658.807 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
  • 1907.408 miles
  • 3069.676 kilometers
  • 1657.493 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 Lijiang to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Lijiang and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Samjiyon generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″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