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How far is Samjiyon from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 877 miles / 1412 kilometers / 762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 1320 miles / 2125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 10 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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762
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Distance from Nanjing to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 877.086 miles
  • 1411.534 kilometers
  • 762.167 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
  • 877.464 miles
  • 1412.142 kilometers
  • 762.496 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 Nanjing to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Samjiyon generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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