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Distance from Pyongyang to Changchun

Straight line

539 km
335 mi · 291 NM

By road

701 km
435 mi

Travel time

8 h 50 min
flight ≈ 1 h 10 min

Direction

N 356°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Changchun?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Changchun (China) are a medium distance apart: 539 km in a straight line, that is 335 miles or 291 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Changchun is 701 km (435 miles), about 8 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Changchun lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 41.4571°, 125.5466°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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 Pyongyang from Changchun?

By road it is 701 km (435 miles) from Pyongyang to Changchun; in a straight line it is 539 km (335 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Changchun?

About 8 h 50 min on the fastest route (701 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changchun from Pyongyang?

Changchun is to the north of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 356°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Changchun?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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.