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How far is Samjiyon from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 1456 miles / 2344 kilometers / 1266 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 14 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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Distance from Xining to Samjiyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1456.359 miles
  • 2343.782 kilometers
  • 1265.541 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
  • 1453.168 miles
  • 2338.647 kilometers
  • 1262.768 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 Xining to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Samjiyon?

There is no time difference between Xining and Samjiyon.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Xining to Samjiyon generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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