Distance from Pyongyang to London
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How far is Pyongyang from London?
Pyongyang (North Korea) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,685 km in a straight line, that is 5,397 miles or 4,690 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Pyongyang to London is 11,136 km (6,919 miles), about 132 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Pyongyang, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from North Korea into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 65.2490°, 75.0020°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Pyongyang
- Pyongyang – Goyang-si 180 km
- Pyongyang – Incheon 194 km
- Pyongyang – Seoul 195 km
- Pyongyang – Seongnam-si 215 km
- Pyongyang – Suwon 223 km
- Pyongyang – Anshan 331 km
- Pyongyang – Daejeon 331 km
- Pyongyang – Fushun 352 km
- Pyongyang – Dalian 359 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pyongyang from London?
By road it is 11,136 km (6,919 miles) from Pyongyang to London; in a straight line it is 8,685 km (5,397 miles).
How long is the drive from Pyongyang to London?
About 132 h 55 min on the fastest route (11,136 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Pyongyang?
London is to the north-west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 329°.
How long is the flight from Pyongyang to London?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.