How far is Beijing from Pyongyang?
The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Beijing (PEK) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 20 minutes.
Pyongyang International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Pyongyang to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pyongyang to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 487.866 miles
- 785.144 kilometers
- 423.944 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- 486.685 miles
- 783.243 kilometers
- 422.917 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pyongyang and Beijing?
The time difference between Pyongyang and Beijing is 1 hour. Beijing is 1 hour behind Pyongyang.
Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Pyongyang to Beijing generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Pyongyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pyongyang |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | FNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZKPY |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E |
| Destination | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |