How far is Pyongyang from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5404 miles / 8697 kilometers / 4696 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5404.097 miles
• 8697.052 kilometers
• 4696.032 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

• 5389.832 miles
• 8674.094 kilometers
• 4683.636 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 London to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Pyongyang?

The time difference between London and Pyongyang is 9 hours. Pyongyang is 9 hours ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from London to Pyongyang generates about 637 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 637 kilograms equals 1 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Destination	Pyongyang International Airport
City:	Pyongyang
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	FNJ
ICAO Code:	ZKPY
Coordinates:	39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E