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Distance from Qingdao to Pyongyang

Straight line

578 km
359 mi · 312 NM

By road

1,491 km
927 mi

Travel time

17 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 13 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Qingdao from Pyongyang?

Qingdao (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are a medium distance apart: 578 km in a straight line, that is 359 miles or 312 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Qingdao to Pyongyang is 1,491 km (927 miles), about 17 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 158% longer than the straight line.

From Qingdao, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 37.5798°, 123.0138°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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 Qingdao from Pyongyang?

By road it is 1,491 km (927 miles) from Qingdao to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 578 km (359 miles).

How long is the drive from Qingdao to Pyongyang?

About 17 h 18 min on the fastest route (1,491 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Qingdao?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Qingdao, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Qingdao to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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.