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How far is Samjiyon from Kursk?

The distance between Kursk (Kursk Vostochny Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 4123 miles / 6635 kilometers / 3582 nautical miles.

Kursk Vostochny Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Kursk to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4122.518 miles
  • 6634.550 kilometers
  • 3582.370 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
  • 4111.053 miles
  • 6616.098 kilometers
  • 3572.407 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 Kursk to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Kursk Vostochny Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 8 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Kursk to Samjiyon generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kursk to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Kursk Vostochny Airport
City: Kursk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: URS
ICAO Code: UUOK
Coordinates: 51°45′2″N, 36°17′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