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Distance from Chengdu to Pyongyang

Straight line

2,182 km
1,356 mi · 1,178 NM

By road

2,824 km
1,754 mi

Travel time

32 h 15 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Pyongyang?

Chengdu (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are quite far apart: 2,182 km in a straight line, that is 1,356 miles or 1,178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Pyongyang is 2,824 km (1,754 miles), about 32 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 35.3346°, 114.3515°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Chengdu from Pyongyang?

By road it is 2,824 km (1,754 miles) from Chengdu to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 2,182 km (1,356 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Pyongyang?

About 32 h 15 min on the fastest route (2,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Chengdu?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.