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Distance from Seongnam-si to Pyongyang

Straight line

215 km
133 mi · 116 NM

By road

2,081 km
1,293 mi

Travel time

35 h 5 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Seongnam-si from Pyongyang?

Seongnam-si (South Korea) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are a medium distance apart: 215 km in a straight line, that is 133 miles or 116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seongnam-si to Pyongyang is 2,081 km (1,293 miles), about 35 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 870% longer than the straight line.

From Seongnam-si, Pyongyang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from South Korea into North Korea. The halfway point is at 38.2383°, 126.4536°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Seongnam-si from Pyongyang?

By road it is 2,081 km (1,293 miles) from Seongnam-si to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 215 km (133 miles).

How long is the drive from Seongnam-si to Pyongyang?

About 35 h 5 min on the fastest route (2,081 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Seongnam-si?

Pyongyang is to the north-west of Seongnam-si, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Seongnam-si to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.