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How far is Pyongyang from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 1980 miles / 3186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 17 minutes.

Hong Kong International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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1356
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2182
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1178
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Distance from Hong Kong to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1356.138 miles
  • 2182.492 kilometers
  • 1178.451 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
  • 1358.376 miles
  • 2186.094 kilometers
  • 1180.396 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 Hong Kong to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Pyongyang generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E
Destination 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