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Distance from Xi’an to Pyongyang

Straight line

1,592 km
989 mi · 860 NM

By road

2,116 km
1,315 mi

Travel time

24 h 22 min
flight ≈ 2 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Pyongyang?

Xi’an (China) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are quite far apart: 1,592 km in a straight line, that is 989 miles or 860 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Pyongyang is 2,116 km (1,315 miles), about 24 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from China into North Korea. The halfway point is at 36.9431°, 117.0786°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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 Xi’an from Pyongyang?

By road it is 2,116 km (1,315 miles) from Xi’an to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 1,592 km (989 miles).

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

About 24 h 22 min on the fastest route (2,116 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Xi’an?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 66°.

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

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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.