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Distance from Pyongyang to Shenzhen

Straight line

2,139 km
1,329 mi · 1,155 NM

By road

3,136 km
1,948 mi

Travel time

35 h 36 min
flight ≈ 3 h 10 min

Direction

SW 215°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Shenzhen?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Shenzhen (China) are quite far apart: 2,139 km in a straight line, that is 1,329 miles or 1,155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Shenzhen is 3,136 km (1,948 miles), about 35 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Shenzhen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 215°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 30.9201°, 119.4051°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 3,136 km (1,948 miles) from Pyongyang to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 2,139 km (1,329 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Shenzhen?

About 35 h 36 min on the fastest route (3,136 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Pyongyang?

Shenzhen is to the south-west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 215°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 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.