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How far is Seoul from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 130 miles / 209 kilometers / 113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Seoul (GMP) is 160 miles / 258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 14 minutes.

Pyongyang International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 130.015 miles
  • 209.239 kilometers
  • 112.980 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
  • 130.122 miles
  • 209.410 kilometers
  • 113.073 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 Pyongyang to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pyongyang and Seoul?

There is no time difference between Pyongyang and Seoul.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Seoul generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 97 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pyongyang to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E