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Distance from Wuhan to Pyongyang

Straight line

1,406 km
874 mi · 759 NM

By road

2,142 km
1,331 mi

Travel time

24 h 21 min
flight ≈ 2 h 15 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Pyongyang?

Wuhan (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are quite far apart: 1,406 km in a straight line, that is 874 miles or 759 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Pyongyang is 2,142 km (1,331 miles), about 24 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 34.9435°, 119.7145°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 15 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 Wuhan from Pyongyang?

By road it is 2,142 km (1,331 miles) from Wuhan to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 1,406 km (874 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Pyongyang?

About 24 h 21 min on the fastest route (2,142 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Wuhan?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 15 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.