Distance from Pyongyang to Seoul
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How far is Pyongyang from Seoul?
Pyongyang (North Korea) and Seoul (South Korea) are a medium distance apart: 195 km in a straight line, that is 121 miles or 105 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Pyongyang, Seoul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 146°). The route crosses from North Korea into South Korea. The halfway point is at 38.3015°, 126.3726°.
A direct flight would take about 45 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 – 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 Seoul
- Seoul – Goyang-si 16 km
- Seoul – Seongnam-si 20 km
- Seoul – Incheon 27 km
- Seoul – Suwon 31 km
- Seoul – Daejeon 140 km
- Seoul – Daegu 237 km
- Seoul – Gwangju 268 km
- Seoul – Busan 330 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pyongyang from Seoul?
The straight-line distance between Pyongyang and Seoul is 195 km (121 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Seoul from Pyongyang?
Seoul is to the south-east of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 146°.
How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Seoul?
A direct flight would take about 45 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.