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Distance from Pyongyang to Fukuoka

Straight line

734 km
456 mi · 396 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Fukuoka?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Fukuoka (Japan) are quite far apart: 734 km in a straight line, that is 456 miles or 396 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Pyongyang, Fukuoka lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). The route crosses from North Korea into Japan. The halfway point is at 36.3395°, 128.1669°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Fukuoka?

The straight-line distance between Pyongyang and Fukuoka is 734 km (456 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Fukuoka from Pyongyang?

Fukuoka is to the south-east of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Fukuoka?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.