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Distance from Pyongyang to Tai’an

Straight line

825 km
513 mi · 445 NM

By road

1,377 km
856 mi

Travel time

16 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Tai’an?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Tai’an (China) are quite far apart: 825 km in a straight line, that is 513 miles or 445 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Tai’an is 1,377 km (856 miles), about 16 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 67% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Tai’an lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 37.6883°, 121.3543°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 1,377 km (856 miles) from Pyongyang to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 825 km (513 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Tai’an?

About 16 h 16 min on the fastest route (1,377 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Pyongyang?

Tai’an is to the west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.