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Distance from Pyongyang to Chengdu

Straight line

2,182 km
1,356 mi · 1,178 NM

By road

2,824 km
1,755 mi

Travel time

32 h 14 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Chengdu?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Chengdu (China) are quite far apart: 2,182 km in a straight line, that is 1,356 miles or 1,178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Chengdu is 2,824 km (1,755 miles), about 32 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Chengdu lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 35.3346°, 114.3515°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 2,824 km (1,755 miles) from Pyongyang to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 2,182 km (1,356 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Chengdu?

About 32 h 14 min on the fastest route (2,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Pyongyang?

Chengdu is to the west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.