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Distance from Daejeon to Pyongyang

Straight line

331 km
206 mi · 179 NM

By road

2,201 km
1,367 mi

Travel time

36 h 43 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Daejeon from Pyongyang?

Daejeon (South Korea) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are a medium distance apart: 331 km in a straight line, that is 206 miles or 179 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Daejeon to Pyongyang is 2,201 km (1,367 miles), about 36 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 565% longer than the straight line.

From Daejeon, Pyongyang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from South Korea into North Korea. The halfway point is at 37.6943°, 126.5844°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Daejeon from Pyongyang?

By road it is 2,201 km (1,367 miles) from Daejeon to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 331 km (206 miles).

How long is the drive from Daejeon to Pyongyang?

About 36 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,201 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Daejeon?

Pyongyang is to the north-west of Daejeon, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Daejeon to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.