Distance from Pyongyang to Los Angeles
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How far is Pyongyang from Los Angeles?
Pyongyang (North Korea) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 9,579 km in a straight line, that is 5,952 miles or 5,172 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Pyongyang, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from North Korea into United States. The halfway point is at 54.3992°, -173.2911°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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
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- 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 Los Angeles
- Los Angeles – San Diego 179 km
- Los Angeles – Tijuana 207 km
- Los Angeles – San Jose 492 km
- Los Angeles – Phoenix 574 km
- Los Angeles – Juárez 1,130 km
- Los Angeles – Calgary 1,920 km
- Los Angeles – San Antonio 1,934 km
- Los Angeles – Monterrey 1,959 km
- Los Angeles – Dallas 1,991 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pyongyang from Los Angeles?
The straight-line distance between Pyongyang and Los Angeles is 9,579 km (5,952 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Pyongyang?
Los Angeles is to the north-east of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 48°.
How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Los Angeles?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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.