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Distance from Pyongyang to Zhengzhou

Straight line

1,177 km
732 mi · 636 NM

By road

1,703 km
1,058 mi

Travel time

19 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Zhengzhou?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Zhengzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,177 km in a straight line, that is 732 miles or 636 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Zhengzhou is 1,703 km (1,058 miles), about 19 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Zhengzhou lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from North Korea into China. The halfway point is at 37.0496°, 119.5312°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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 Zhengzhou?

By road it is 1,703 km (1,058 miles) from Pyongyang to Zhengzhou; in a straight line it is 1,177 km (732 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Zhengzhou?

About 19 h 41 min on the fastest route (1,703 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhengzhou from Pyongyang?

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

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Zhengzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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.