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Distance from Pyongyang to Tianjin

Straight line

742 km
461 mi · 401 NM

By road

1,037 km
644 mi

Travel time

12 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 26 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Tianjin?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Tianjin (China) are quite far apart: 742 km in a straight line, that is 461 miles or 401 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Tianjin is 1,037 km (644 miles), about 12 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Tianjin lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 39.1667°, 121.4688°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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 Tianjin?

By road it is 1,037 km (644 miles) from Pyongyang to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 742 km (461 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Tianjin?

About 12 h 13 min on the fastest route (1,037 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Pyongyang?

Tianjin is to the west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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.