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Distance from Guangzhou to Pyongyang

Straight line

2,125 km
1,321 mi · 1,148 NM

By road

3,128 km
1,943 mi

Travel time

35 h 15 min
flight ≈ 3 h 9 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Pyongyang?

Guangzhou (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are quite far apart: 2,125 km in a straight line, that is 1,321 miles or 1,148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Pyongyang is 3,128 km (1,943 miles), about 35 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 31.2255°, 118.9733°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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 Guangzhou from Pyongyang?

By road it is 3,128 km (1,943 miles) from Guangzhou to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 2,125 km (1,321 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Pyongyang?

About 35 h 15 min on the fastest route (3,128 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Guangzhou?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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.