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Distance from Tangshan to Pyongyang

Straight line

656 km
408 mi · 354 NM

By road

920 km
572 mi

Travel time

10 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Tangshan from Pyongyang?

Tangshan (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are quite far apart: 656 km in a straight line, that is 408 miles or 354 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tangshan to Pyongyang is 920 km (572 miles), about 10 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Tangshan, Pyongyang lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 39.3950°, 121.9851°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Tangshan from Pyongyang?

By road it is 920 km (572 miles) from Tangshan to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 656 km (408 miles).

How long is the drive from Tangshan to Pyongyang?

About 10 h 59 min on the fastest route (920 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Tangshan?

Pyongyang is to the east of Tangshan, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Tangshan to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.