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How far is Samjiyon from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 6230 miles / 10026 kilometers / 5414 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6230.110 miles
  • 10026.390 kilometers
  • 5413.818 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
  • 6214.674 miles
  • 10001.548 kilometers
  • 5400.404 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 Chicago to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Samjiyon generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
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