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How far is Pyongyang from Sanya?

The distance between Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanya (SYX) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 2398 miles / 3860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 20 minutes.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Sanya to Pyongyang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanya to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.891 miles
  • 2800.083 kilometers
  • 1511.924 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
  • 1742.699 miles
  • 2804.602 kilometers
  • 1514.364 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 Sanya to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Sanya to Pyongyang generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanya to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E