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Distance from Yangon to Pyongyang

Straight line

3,784 km
2,351 mi · 2,043 NM

By road

5,182 km
3,220 mi

Travel time

59 h 55 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Yangon from Pyongyang?

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are very far apart: 3,784 km in a straight line, that is 2,351 miles or 2,043 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yangon to Pyongyang is 5,182 km (3,220 miles), about 59 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Yangon, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into North Korea. The halfway point is at 28.7177°, 109.3798°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Yangon from Pyongyang?

By road it is 5,182 km (3,220 miles) from Yangon to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 3,784 km (2,351 miles).

How long is the drive from Yangon to Pyongyang?

About 59 h 55 min on the fastest route (5,182 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Yangon?

Pyongyang is to the north-east of Yangon, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Yangon to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.