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Distance from Tai’an to Pyongyang

Straight line

825 km
513 mi · 445 NM

By road

1,378 km
856 mi

Travel time

16 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Pyongyang?

Tai’an (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are quite far apart: 825 km in a straight line, that is 513 miles or 445 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Pyongyang is 1,378 km (856 miles), about 16 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 67% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 37.6883°, 121.3543°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Tai’an from Pyongyang?

By road it is 1,378 km (856 miles) from Tai’an to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 825 km (513 miles).

How long is the drive from Tai’an to Pyongyang?

About 16 h 19 min on the fastest route (1,378 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Tai’an?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Tai’an to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.