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Distance from Changchun to Pyongyang

Straight line

539 km
335 mi · 291 NM

By road

703 km
437 mi

Travel time

8 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 10 min

Direction

S 176°
initial bearing

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How far is Changchun from Pyongyang?

Changchun (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are a medium distance apart: 539 km in a straight line, that is 335 miles or 291 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changchun to Pyongyang is 703 km (437 miles), about 8 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Changchun, Pyongyang lies to the south (initial bearing 176°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 41.4571°, 125.5466°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Changchun from Pyongyang?

By road it is 703 km (437 miles) from Changchun to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 539 km (335 miles).

How long is the drive from Changchun to Pyongyang?

About 8 h 54 min on the fastest route (703 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Changchun?

Pyongyang is to the south of Changchun, at an initial bearing of 176°.

How long is the flight from Changchun to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.