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How far is Pyongyang from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1311 miles / 2109 kilometers / 1139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 1916 miles / 3084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 52 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Pyongyang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1310.506 miles
  • 2109.055 kilometers
  • 1138.799 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1312.292 miles
  • 2111.930 kilometers
  • 1140.351 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Pyongyang generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E