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Distance from Pyongyang to Guangzhou

Straight line

2,125 km
1,321 mi · 1,148 NM

By road

3,126 km
1,942 mi

Travel time

35 h 12 min
flight ≈ 3 h 9 min

Direction

SW 217°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Guangzhou?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Guangzhou (China) are quite far apart: 2,125 km in a straight line, that is 1,321 miles or 1,148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Guangzhou is 3,126 km (1,942 miles), about 35 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Guangzhou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 217°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 31.2255°, 118.9733°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 3,126 km (1,942 miles) from Pyongyang to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 2,125 km (1,321 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Guangzhou?

About 35 h 12 min on the fastest route (3,126 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Pyongyang?

Guangzhou is to the south-west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 217°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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.