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Distance from Pyongyang to Qingdao

Straight line

578 km
359 mi · 312 NM

By road

1,489 km
925 mi

Travel time

17 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 13 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Qingdao?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Qingdao (China) are a medium distance apart: 578 km in a straight line, that is 359 miles or 312 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Qingdao is 1,489 km (925 miles), about 17 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 158% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Qingdao lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 37.5798°, 123.0138°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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 Qingdao?

By road it is 1,489 km (925 miles) from Pyongyang to Qingdao; in a straight line it is 578 km (359 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Qingdao?

About 17 h 15 min on the fastest route (1,489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Qingdao from Pyongyang?

Qingdao is to the south-west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Qingdao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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.