How far is Pyongyang from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 50 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 598.304 miles
- 962.877 kilometers
- 519.912 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- 599.298 miles
- 964.477 kilometers
- 520.776 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 Shanghai to Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Pyongyang?
The time difference between Shanghai and Pyongyang is 1 hour. Pyongyang is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Pyongyang generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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 |