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Distance from Pyongyang to Yangon

Straight line

3,784 km
2,351 mi · 2,043 NM

By road

5,180 km
3,219 mi

Travel time

59 h 44 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Yangon?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are very far apart: 3,784 km in a straight line, that is 2,351 miles or 2,043 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Yangon is 5,180 km (3,219 miles), about 59 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Yangon lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from North Korea into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 28.7177°, 109.3798°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Yangon?

By road it is 5,180 km (3,219 miles) from Pyongyang to Yangon; in a straight line it is 3,784 km (2,351 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Yangon?

About 59 h 44 min on the fastest route (5,180 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yangon from Pyongyang?

Yangon is to the south-west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Yangon?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.