Distance from London to Pyongyang
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How far is London from Pyongyang?
London (United Kingdom) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are very far apart: 8,685 km in a straight line, that is 5,397 miles or 4,690 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into North Korea. The halfway point is at 65.2490°, 75.0020°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Pyongyang
- Pyongyang – Goyang-si 180 km
- Pyongyang – Incheon 194 km
- Pyongyang – Seoul 195 km
- Pyongyang – Seongnam-si 215 km
- Pyongyang – Suwon 223 km
- Pyongyang – Anshan 331 km
- Pyongyang – Daejeon 331 km
- Pyongyang – Fushun 352 km
- Pyongyang – Dalian 359 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Pyongyang?
The straight-line distance between London and Pyongyang is 8,685 km (5,397 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Pyongyang from London?
Pyongyang is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 40°.
How long is the flight from London to Pyongyang?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.