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Distance from Suwon to Pyongyang

Straight line

222 km
138 mi · 120 NM

By road

2,075 km
1,289 mi

Travel time

35 h 3 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Suwon from Pyongyang?

Suwon (South Korea) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are a medium distance apart: 222 km in a straight line, that is 138 miles or 120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suwon to Pyongyang is 2,075 km (1,289 miles), about 35 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 832% longer than the straight line.

From Suwon, Pyongyang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from South Korea into North Korea. The halfway point is at 38.1641°, 126.3891°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Suwon from Pyongyang?

By road it is 2,075 km (1,289 miles) from Suwon to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 222 km (138 miles).

How long is the drive from Suwon to Pyongyang?

About 35 h 3 min on the fastest route (2,075 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Suwon?

Pyongyang is to the north-west of Suwon, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Suwon to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.