How far is Pyongyang from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 497 miles / 800 kilometers / 432 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 25 minutes.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 497.334 miles
- 800.381 kilometers
- 432.171 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- 496.116 miles
- 798.422 kilometers
- 431.113 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 Beijing to Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Pyongyang?
The time difference between Beijing and Pyongyang is 1 hour. Pyongyang is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Beijing to Pyongyang generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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 |