How far is Pyongyang from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 130 miles / 209 kilometers / 113 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 163 miles / 263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 23 minutes.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Pyongyang. 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 Seoul to Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Pyongyang?
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Seoul to Pyongyang 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 Seoul to Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E |
| Destination | Pyongyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pyongyang |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | FNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZKPY |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E |