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Distance from Tianjin to Pyongyang

Straight line

742 km
461 mi · 401 NM

By road

1,038 km
645 mi

Travel time

12 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 26 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Pyongyang?

Tianjin (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are quite far apart: 742 km in a straight line, that is 461 miles or 401 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianjin to Pyongyang is 1,038 km (645 miles), about 12 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Tianjin, Pyongyang lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 39.1667°, 121.4688°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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 Tianjin from Pyongyang?

By road it is 1,038 km (645 miles) from Tianjin to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 742 km (461 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianjin to Pyongyang?

About 12 h 15 min on the fastest route (1,038 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Tianjin?

Pyongyang is to the east of Tianjin, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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.