Distance from Seoul to Pyongyang
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How far is Seoul from Pyongyang?
Seoul (South Korea) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are a medium distance apart: 195 km in a straight line, that is 121 miles or 105 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Seoul to Pyongyang is 2,070 km (1,286 miles), about 35 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 962% longer than the straight line.
From Seoul, Pyongyang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from South Korea into North Korea. The halfway point is at 38.3015°, 126.3726°.
A direct flight would take about 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Seoul
- Seoul – Goyang-si 16 km
- Seoul – Seongnam-si 20 km
- Seoul – Incheon 27 km
- Seoul – Suwon 31 km
- Seoul – Daejeon 140 km
- Seoul – Daegu 237 km
- Seoul – Gwangju 268 km
- Seoul – Busan 330 km
Other distances from Pyongyang
- Pyongyang – Goyang-si 180 km
- Pyongyang – Incheon 194 km
- Pyongyang – Seongnam-si 215 km
- Pyongyang – Suwon 223 km
- Pyongyang – Anshan 331 km
- Pyongyang – Daejeon 331 km
- Pyongyang – Fushun 352 km
- Pyongyang – Dalian 359 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Seoul from Pyongyang?
By road it is 2,070 km (1,286 miles) from Seoul to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 195 km (121 miles).
How long is the drive from Seoul to Pyongyang?
About 35 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,070 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Pyongyang from Seoul?
Pyongyang is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 327°.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Pyongyang?
A direct flight would take about 45 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.