
Find cities, states and countries closest to Samjiyŏn-ŭp in Yanggang-do, North Korea with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Samjiyŏn-ŭp.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Samjiyŏn-ŭp from our regional database:
| State / Region | Yanggang-do |
| Total Population | 31,471 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 41.8036° N |
| Center Longitude | 128.3189° E |
| Elevation | 1,364 m (4,475 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population Rank in Yanggang-do | #3 of 5 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Antu | 95 | 152 | 82 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Badaogou | 58 | 93 | 50 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Baicaogou | 120 | 194 | 104 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Baishan | 85 | 137 | 74 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Baishuitan | 71 | 115 | 62 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bajiazi | 72 | 116 | 63 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Baoquanshan | 49 | 79 | 42 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Baoshan | 55 | 88 | 47 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Beigang | 59 | 94 | 51 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Beixinjie | 79 | 128 | 69 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chang’an | 109 | 175 | 95 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Changam-ch’on | 86 | 139 | 75 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Changbai | 27 | 44 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Changxing | 100 | 161 | 87 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Chaoyangchuan | 91 | 147 | 79 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Yanggang-do (home state of Samjiyŏn-ŭp), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Chagang | 107 | 173 | 93 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Gangwon-do | 235 | 379 | 204 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Gyeonggi-do | 270 | 434 | 234 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Incheon | 278 | 448 | 242 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Jilin | 245 | 394 | 213 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kaesong | 249 | 401 | 217 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kangwŏn-do | 172 | 278 | 150 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Nampo | 240 | 387 | 209 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| North Hamgyong | 64 | 102 | 55 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| North Hwanghae | 208 | 335 | 181 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to North Korea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Samjiyŏn-ŭp's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Hong Kong | 1,469 | 2,364 | 1,276 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Japan | 648 | 1,043 | 563 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Macao | 1,496 | 2,408 | 1,299 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| South Korea | 307 | 493 | 266 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Taiwan | 1,211 | 1,949 | 1,052 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Samjiyŏn-ŭp. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Yanggang-do, North Korea.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Samjiyŏn-ŭp (You) | Yanggang-do | 31,471 | — | — |
| Changbai | Jilin | 58,266 | 44.1 | SSW |
| Hyesan | Yanggang-do | 192,680 | 46.2 | SSW |
| Hyesan-dong | Yanggang-do | 97,794 | 46.7 | SSW |
| Jinhua | Jilin | — | 48.3 | SSW |
| Shisidaogou | Jilin | — | 51.2 | SW |
| Yŏnsa-ŭp | North Hamgyong | 37,876 | 58.5 | ENE |
| Shisandaogou | Jilin | — | 61.2 | SW |
| Manjiang | Jilin | — | 62.4 | WNW |
| Chongshan | Jilin | — | 64.9 | ENE |
| Erdaobaihe | Jilin | — | 71.2 | NNW |
How does Samjiyŏn-ŭp rank within Yanggang-do? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Samjiyŏn-ŭp appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Hyesan | 192,680 |
| Hyesan-dong | 97,794 |
| Samjiyŏn-ŭp ⭐ | 31,471 |
| Kapsan-ŭp | 20,406 |
| Sŭngjibaegam | 11,786 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Hyesan | 277.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Hyesan | 695.60 |
Changbaishan Airport IATA: NBS 66 km (41 mi) from Samjiyŏn-ŭp |
Samjiyŏn-ŭp sits inside Yanggang-do, North Korea and ranks #3 of 5 cities in Yanggang-do by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Samjiyŏn-ŭp and the countries closest to Samjiyŏn-ŭp by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near North Korea. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Samjiyŏn-ŭp, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Samjiyŏn-ŭp at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Yanggang-do, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Samjiyŏn-ŭp — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Samjiyŏn-ŭp table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Yanggang-do by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Samjiyŏn-ŭp and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Samjiyŏn-ŭp map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Samjiyŏn-ŭp will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Samjiyŏn-ŭp to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Samjiyŏn-ŭp. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Yanggang-do city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Samjiyŏn-ŭp ranks #3 of 5 cities in Yanggang-do by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Samjiyŏn-ŭp is Changbaishan Airport (NBS), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.