Distance from Los Angeles to Pyongyang
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How far is Los Angeles from Pyongyang?
Los Angeles (United States) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are very far apart: 9,579 km in a straight line, that is 5,952 miles or 5,172 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Los Angeles to Pyongyang is 12,876 km (8,001 miles), about 150 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.
From Los Angeles, Pyongyang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from United States into North Korea. The halfway point is at 54.3992°, -173.2911°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Pyongyang?
By road it is 12,876 km (8,001 miles) from Los Angeles to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 9,579 km (5,952 miles).
How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Pyongyang?
About 150 h 22 min on the fastest route (12,876 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Pyongyang from Los Angeles?
Pyongyang is to the north-west of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 316°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Pyongyang?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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.