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Distance from Pyongyang to Tangshan

Straight line

656 km
408 mi · 354 NM

By road

921 km
572 mi

Travel time

10 h 55 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Tangshan?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Tangshan (China) are quite far apart: 656 km in a straight line, that is 408 miles or 354 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Tangshan is 921 km (572 miles), about 10 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Tangshan lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 39.3950°, 121.9851°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Tangshan?

By road it is 921 km (572 miles) from Pyongyang to Tangshan; in a straight line it is 656 km (408 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Tangshan?

About 10 h 55 min on the fastest route (921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tangshan from Pyongyang?

Tangshan is to the west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Tangshan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.